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Loss of a Sibling or Twin

Special issues arise when our brother or sister dies, no matter how old we are at the time. We may feel as if part of our own identity is lost. Whatever part our sibling would have played in our future is lost as well, casting a bittersweet shadow over everything that happens to us regardless of how wonderful it may be. Because our sibling is our peer, we’re suddenly acutely aware of our own mortality, and we may be wondering how many years of living we have left. We may blame ourselves for our sibling’s death, or even feel guilty for being the surviving child. We may suddenly feel totally alone in our responsibilities toward our parents as they grow older – or feel somehow obligated to set aside our own grief for our parents’ sake, as well as for the other family members our sibling has left behind. In this forum we are not alone; we can connect with others who’ve endured this special kind of loss.

294 topics in this forum

  1. Loss Of My Sibling

    By blue,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  2. A Simple Anniversary

    By Maylissa,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  3. Doesn't My Pain Matter Anywhere?

    By Maylissa,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  4. Dreaming Of My Brother

    By Maylissa,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. Loss Of My Sister

    By sh3d3vilinme,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. Lost My Borther And Nephew

    By ProudUncleAndBrother,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views

  7. How Do I Know That My Brother Is Gone

    By Guest juliette,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Not A Sister, But Just Like One To Me

    By sammy1221,
    • 1 reply
    • 955 views

  9. Sibling Loss Research Survey

    By MartyT,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  10. I Lost Mny Brother 9 Months Ago

    By kel-c,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  11. My Brother- A Backburner Loss

    By Maylissa,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  12. How Do I Help Family Member Whose Brother Was Murd

    By Guest Guest_Jeanne,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  13. Missing Not Only A Sister A Best Friend

    By RemBritt,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  14. Missing My Little Sister

    By emcee,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  15. It's Almost Been A Year

    By Guest melissa mahan,
    • 1 reply
    • 999 views

  16. Very Tough To Move On

    By Bluedolphin0202,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. New And Very Weary

    By Emily Duncan,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Sometimes I Really Want To Die.

    By Guest Guest_Angel,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  19. Competitive Grief

    By judybeth,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Grief Counseling

    By JEJ,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views

  21. Tommy

    By Guest Guest_sarah,
    • 1 reply
    • 885 views

  22. How Long Does It Take?

    By lynnwhit,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  23. What I Hated Most ....

    By ana,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. I Lost Not Only My Big Brother, But My Best Friend

    By Guest Meagan,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  25. Anniversary Grief Hit Hard

    By Padre,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
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