What you lose when a sibling dies | The Impact of grief

Bereaved siblings share the impact of losing a brother or sister on them and their families.

[rkellermusic]

I lost my older brother at 16 to his life long battle with cancer. He was 18. I’m 56 now. It’s been a long time. I cry for him still at times. His loss of a future and my survivors guilt for getting to live when it was stolen from him in the worst way. He always handled his impending death better than I did after he was gone. I did a lot to mask the pain. I almost died from that more than once. I didn’t really care. But I found peace in building a new life and creating a family of my own. Without them to care for I’m not sure I would have made it back to a happy and hopeful existence. You just have to keep going. Let it hurts sometimes and keep going any way.

[nikiedmonds]

My brother died 2 months ago after battling brain cancer and I'm just so broken...I pray I will see him again one day 🙏🏽❤

[rochelleivins]

My brother passed away march 30 2020... he was my best friend & protector 💔💔💔 I will never be the same... I hope to see him again some day.. RIP eric

[theremix]

My older sister died 2 years ago from an OD at the age of 24, i never knew how much big of role my sister played. Now sitting 2 years later, her silence is LOUD, as iam now an only child at the age of 22. I just wish she was still here, iam so lost without her.

[evangtlc]

I lost my younger sister to cancer last month. She was a 47 year old WARRIOR. This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to endure. 😭

[pearl]

I lost my older brother 4 months ago .I still cant believe it .This has been the saddest I have ever been in my life. The Lord is who has given me strength when I felt I could not handle it.

[emilysurfleet]

I lost my older brother 6 weeks ago today. Miss him so much.

[Kyle-spdd]

My little brother James died of a rare sarcoma around his heart at 21. It’s so hard knowing he won’t be around for the rest of my life.. he was suppose to be the one person I would never say goodbye to. I try and focus on the fact that he is at peace and not in anymore pain... but it’s hard knowing I’ll never see his beautiful smile or hear his voice ever again. It sucks.

[whynot]

Geez we all share the grief in common. I am glad I seeked out some videos as I am struggling. I lost my sister to a car accident and my brother falling out of a golf cart and having to take him off life support. I pray for all of you and thank you for sharing stories.

[ExcaliburTTP]

i lost my little sister last month. she was only 20 and lake michigan took her from us. everyone who comes here from some trauma in your life. its okay. keep going, they wanted you to. for whatever reason they were lost, please find yourself. i hope you read this some day. thank you for posting this video. i miss her so much. if only everyone had more time with their loved ones. take care of yourself and be safe.

[christinekreuer]

My only sibling, my beautiful sister Kara passed away from breat cancer September 10 2020. She was 43 and had 3 children. She was my best friend. I will never be the same! She was my soul mate!

[caradipmore]

My brother died three months ago due to a heart attack. He was my best friend, my protector, my second dad and my biggest hero. When he died, I felt like a large part of me died with him. I’ve never felt so much sadness before and most of the time I feel very lonely without him here. I miss him everyday and hope one day I’ll find some peace and understanding with his passing.

[candaceelizabethanne]

I'm so sorry for all of your losses. Thank you for sharing your hearts. My brother passed away April of 2021. My heart hurts so much for myself and my Daddy&Mom. I have been pouring my love for my brother onto my family, friends&people I don't even know. I have so much love for him and I don't want to keep it stuffed away. ❤❤❤

[renz-ye]

I lost my 2 younger brothers on same day due to covid19.We shared a very beautiful bond.I am so shattered and wish to see them again some day.

[fleminfrancis]

I lost my only brother to cancer when he was just 13 in 2013. I still can't get over with survivors guilt. I still wonder if my parent's wish, i was the one taken instead of him. I haven't celebrated any festivals in home thereafter. I don't grieve infront of anyone but some nights I still cry myself to sleep. I regret being left alone as an only child. I feel the expectations of my parent's, family members, everyone for me to be something extraordinary, or more resilient, or more successful because of an only child weighing me down. When in reality I still can't process that he is gone forever.
I feel afraid to love anything, cause the fear of it being taken away frightens me. My life will never be the same as it was before.

[aphiwemagaya]

My 20 year old brother died in July 2020 on a car crash and my 2nd 2-month year old brother just passed away this December 2020. This week I'm mourning his death, next week is my graduation, such a tragic thing to experience

[timswartz]

I lost my sister in 12 / 2015 and she was most likely beaten to death by violent bf. He never came to justice as heroin was involved and his dad a cop. Regardless, besides the day-to-day struggle of knowing I'll never see her again, I've gotten to watch my mom and dad grieve so deeply which sometimes seems just as bad. She was 30 I was 26 at the time and she was my one and only older sister and I miss her so much

[medharai]

Being a 18 year old, lost my brother who was just 6 years younger than me, it's so hard, I just can't understand what happened, why suddenly I can't talk with him, why I can't act stupid with him, I miss him each day. We used to do each and everything together, I don't wanna accept the fact that I will not see him ever. I think I will meet him soon or I might just go up there to meet him

[lorrainegrafham]

My dear friend and brother Robert xx taken so suddenly on January 27th x feel the pain and the loss so much x will see you again sweet brother of mine x

[jerseygirl]

My sister passed away last night, I am having a very hard time dealing with it. I'm totally heartbroken and lost. I really don't no how I'm going to get over this.