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Death of a Sibling May Impact Surviving Child’s Lifespan

By Ashley Welch — 2017

The death of a loved one often comes with devastating consequences for those left behind. In adults, grief caused by the death of a spouse or child has been linked to a number of negative health affects, including heart trouble and increased risk of death.

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Grief After the Death of a Sibling

The impact of the death of a person in some relationships does not always receive the attention it deserves. Siblings are often referred to as the “forgotten grievers.”

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GriefLink
2020
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Loss of a Sibling

While everyone will experience the loss of a loved one at some time in his or her life, and no loss is easy, losing a brother or sister is especially difficult because of the bond formed between siblings. More research and attention is now being placed on the sibling grieving experience.

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Psychology Careers Staff
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The Death of a Sibling: ‘It Makes No Sense and Never Will’

When the poet Joanne Limburg’s brother killed himself, she simply couldn’t accept it. Christina Patterson, whose sister also suddenly died, finds out how she coped

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Christina Patterson
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Siblings & Grief: 10 Things Everyone Should Know

I’m an expert on siblings and grief. Not because I’m a psychologist who specializes in grief. No. I am an expert because I have lost two of my sisters.

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Dr. Christina Hibbert
2013
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Grieving the Death of a Sibling

The other day I asked our Facebook community to suggest resources for people who’ve experienced the death of a sibling. Although some were able to make recommendations, many were quick to point out their struggle to find help and support for their loss.

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Eleanor Haley
2015
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A Complicated Burden

There was nothing Sandy Boucher could have done to prevent the tragedy. Yet decade after decade, she has carried the burden of guilt. This is a meditation on living with what cannot be undone.

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Sandy Boucher
2012
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Sibling Suicide: An Avalanche on Life's Path

Sibling suicide threatens future potential, but doesn't have to destroy it.

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Leah Royden
2019
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When a Sibling Dies by Suicide

Samantha recounts the grief she experienced after losing her brother to suicide.

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Robert T Muller Ph.D.
2017
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Sibling Suicide Survivors: The "Forgotten Mourners"

Suicide-bereaved siblings suffer intensely. They also tend to suffer invisibly.

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Leah Royden
2019
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When a Sibling Dies

The plight of siblings who have lost a major part of their life.

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Avidan Milevsky Ph.D.
2020
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