When a brother or sister dies....

Your sibling has died. Whether their death was sudden or expected, the shock and disbelief you are feeling may be overwhelming. Perhaps this is the first death or maybe this is one of many that have occurred in your family-of-origin. Either way, without your brother or sister, your role in the family has changed.

You may be surprised by the range of your reactions. It may feel like you are not quite yourself and it may be difficult to understand how you are feeling. No matter how you are experiencing your grief, remember not to judge yourself or other family members. Everyone will respond differently at different times.

For more help regarding the death of a sibling, go to: http://www.ourhouse-grief.org/grief-pages/support-for-grieving-adults/de...