Losing a sibling

For anyone who's lost a sibling. It's worse than people seem to think it is.

Anyone else going through the pain of losing a sibing?

Hi im new here and Im just noticing there hasnt been many discussions.Im hoping to find others that have gone thru the pain of losing a sibling.I lost my only big  sister to an accidental overdose nov 6th this yr Im just devasted. I was wanting to chat with others that know what im going through.And maybe even get some advice on how to move on in a healthy way.I know they say grief is different for everyone but I dont think the pain of it all is.If anyone else needs someone to talk to Im here. Ive tried to find some support groups where I live but im not having mch luck.

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    tiffiny

    It is hard. I lost my only brother Feb. Of last year. I can't really give any good advice other than take it one day at a time. I am still trying to deal with him being gone, and i take iy one day at a time. There will be days that you dont feel like doing anything, and than other days they will be ok. You just have to take it one day at a time.
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      Cornelius Patrick

      I lost my younger brother the day after Christmas last year to a sudden and massive heart attack.  Whilst we were growing up we were not that close, but the past 12 or so years we have been closer than ever and that makes it more difficult for me I think.  It is intellectually conceivable to expect to lose a sibling, but not before my parents, not this damned young.  I think one of the most heartbreaking things was hearing my father sob on the phone as he told me about my brother's passing, even though I had heard from my brother's wife a little before with the news.  It just still seems surreal even now and I just keep trying to get through one day after another.  I am starting to do a little better, partly by being a listener for my two older sisters and my brother's widow.  It is very hard for me to talk about with my family because sometimes our grief compounds on grief, and we are not great at sharing either.

      I know that I will get through this but it is one of the hardest things to have to do, losing a sibling, losing a friend is terrible.  I will cease my ramble now, but know that you are not alone and you will get through the pain.

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        tiffiny

        Hello. My name is tiffiny. I lost my only little brother Feb. 4, 2014 to a car accident. Yes grif is different for everyone. Some people like to yalk about it and others don't. I am still trying to deal with it, but this site has helped me a little. I was getting so depressed that i didn't want to be around anyone or do anything, but talking on here and reading what other people have said has helped me. I have been taking it one day at a time. The pain hasn't gone away, but it hasn't been as hard. I still cry, and stil have some days where i just want to lay in my bed. So it is hard. If you ever feel like you need to talk to someone, just write me and i will wright you back.