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The Sibling Connection
Your Stories
The next best thing to meeting
other bereaved siblings in person is reading their stories.
Death Caused by the War in Iraq
The first story here is Accident in Iraq.
Christine writes about the tragic loss ofher brother in Iraq and his heartbreaking return to the United States.
Death Caused by Suicide
This is a reflection on loss after ten years.In this piece, Suicide by Gunshot,
Jessica writes about the sudden death of her brother, Chris, and how it has impacted her life. This article includes
insights and memories about the incident and how she has learned to live with it.
Death Caused by Drowning
"I will always remember My Brother Joel
as the most kind-hearted
person that I ever knew," says his sister, Jessica. He died while trying to save the life of a friend.
Death Caused by the "Choking Game"
This story is a warning about a dangerous game.Logan
Kim writes about the death of her 16 year old brother.
Death from an Eating Disorder
The first story here is "Sisters"
Conny writes about the death of her young sister, who died from complications of dealing with an eating disorder.
It is her hope that other young women will be noticed and given the help they need before their disease reaches this degree
of severity.
Death from Suicide
This is a sister's story of her brother's life and time on earth. To her, he was far more than simply a "Statistic." Read "Another Statistic -- My Brother Keith"
When asked how she survived the death
of her brother by suicide, Connie, the next author, replied "You survive
because you have no choice. You have to go on, even if you wish you
didn't have to. There is no other option." Read "Terry's
Story"
Loss of a Sibling in Childhood
A poetic memory of the time surrounding her sister's death. The Summer Before/The Seahorse
Sari tells the story of what happened to her family in a way that evokes one's own memories and thought patterns surrounding loss. A beautifully written piece.
In this article,The story of My Baby Sister, Joanne,
David tells the story of the death of an infant sister, and how difficult it is for young children to
comprehend what is happening after a loss. He writes, "I can remember the saddest day in my life like it was yesterday."
His clear memories validate the significance of the loss for him and others bereaved as young children.
Sudden Death from Illness
This story is "A Letter from Kristy "
Death sometimes comes from
unanticipated natural causes, and is
just as shocking to survivors as a fatal accident. Kristy writes about
the death of her brother, and the profound connection between siblings.
Death after a Chronic Illness
This story is "An
Angel's Story", and it answers the question that often troubles
bereaved siblings "How many brothers or sisters do you have?" This is
the story of an older sister who has lost a younger sister, her only
sibling. Oftentimes, sibling death follows years of chronic illness,
creating a unique situation in which there are years of emotions to cope
with. Thanks to Crystal for sharing her feelings from the
heart.
Death from a Car Accident
"My Sister Didn't Forget to Say Good-bye"
Lisa writes about the farewell between sisters.
"Courtney's Story"
Courtney writes forcibly about the sudden and shocking death of her 16 year old sister, the dangers of drunken driving, and knowing the individual who caused the accident.
This is Eva's Story: Death and Birth
Eva's teenage brother, Anthony, died less than an hour before she gave birth to her son. She writes vividly about the
sense of shock and confusion that surround accidental death.
This is Jeff's
story, whose sister, Kathy, died in an automobile accident. Jeff
talks about the shock of sudden death, and the difficulty in resolving
the trauma.
Death caused by Murder
This is Chelsea's Story, who also
lost an older brother, her only sibling, to murder.
She describes the feelings of shock and disbelief, an incident of
knowing what was going to happen, and the feelings we share of wanting to "take care" of parents.
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