Death of a sibling
“I didn’t realize that my brother means so much to me. I feel sad when I can still have my future life but his life stops here.”
Our siblings are our most intimate friends in our childhood. We grew up together. Even though we may not see each other often when we grow up, we still have a special bonding. There are some unique experiences when the death of a sibling occurs. For example, it is a kind of disenfranchised grief when the needs of the bereaved siblings are often overlooked and people only ask them to take good care of the grieving parents. They may also be concerned about taking up the additional responsibilities in families. The death of a sibling may also easily evoke fear and anxiety about our own death.
Things I can do ......
- Accept our grief. Allow ourselves to take care of our emotions first.
- Express grief in own comfortable way.
- Learn to set boundaries. Respect our limits, and share negotiate with other family members regarding the reallocation of responsibilities in the family.
- Seek spiritual supports, pursue personal growth and explore the meaning of life.
Death of a husband, wife or partner
Death of parents
Death of a child
Children who have lost a loved one
Death of a sibling
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