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05 Jan 2023
Introducing "The Broken Pack Podcast"
00:01:22
Welcome to The Broken Pack Podcast, stories of adult sibling loss. Check out this introduction with your host and sibling loss survivor, Dr. Angela Dean.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com. Please like, subscribe, and share!
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Caregiver, Survivor, Sister: A Sibling Loss Story- Jen / Jimmy
00:49:31
Navigating Dual Roles: Surviving Sibling Loss and Anticipatory Grief as Caregiver, Advocate, and Grieving Sister
A conversation with sibling loss survivor, Dr. Jen Kilgore, about losing her brother, Jimmy
Dr. Jen Kilgore, a naturopathic doctor, shares her personal sibling loss story of losing her brother to cancer and the challenges she has faced in the aftermath.
She discusses the guilt and anticipatory grief she experienced as she watched her brother’s health decline.
She also talks about the difficulties of navigating her relationship with her sister after their brother’s death, and the importance of finding support from others who have experienced similar losses.
Dr. Kilgore has a naturopathic medical clinic in Nashua, New Hampshire and helps people with unexplainable unresponsive complex conditions by integrating education and empowerment practices with cutting edge modern technologies. Her work today was largely inspired because of the clarity and confidence that came from her personal experience of sibling loss and losing her brother to cancer and cancer treatment.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
A Brother, A Soulmate - A Devastating Sibling Loss Story: Miriame / Hamza
00:57:43
Miriame's sibling loss story is a powerful and moving account of the grief, adapting to living as a surviving sibling, and love that persists following the loss of a sibling who is extremely close.
This is a conversation with sibling loss survivor, Miriame Cherbib, about losing Hamza, her brother, best friend, and safe space.
Miriame a sibling loss survivor shares her personal story of losing her brother unexpectedly.
She discusses the intense grief and isolation that followed her immense loss.
She also talks about the difficulties of navigating her relationships with others, including with her husband.
In this episode, we hear from Miriame Cherbib. The unexpected, sudden, and tragic loss of her brother with whom she was very close was unsettling for her across many domains of her life. Tune in to learn how she learned to find support when the only person she felt could give her the support she longed for was the very same person she was mourning, her brother, Hamza.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
A Sister's Unimagined Goodbye; A Sibling Loss Journey Following an Accidental Overdose: Kyra / Brett
00:57:59
Kyra Molinaro Shares Her Sibling Loss Journey of Grief After Losing Her Brother
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Kyra Molinaro, a surviving sibling, opens up about losing her only sibling, Brett, to a sudden and accidental overdose. She shares the unique bond she had with her brother, the challenges of navigating sibling grief, and the importance of finding support and community after such a loss.
Key Points:
Kyra's story: We hear about her close relationship with her brother, his unexpected passing, and the ongoing journey of grief she faces as a surviving sibling.
Unique challenges: Kyra discusses the specific difficulties and lack of understanding surrounding sibling loss.
Coping and healing: The episode explores the importance of self-care, resilience, and finding support groups or communities for navigating grief after losing a sibling.
Family dynamics: Kyra and Dr. Dean delve into the role that family dynamics can play in the grief experience of surviving siblings.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be triggering to some people. It contains talk of drug use, addiction, opioids, sex work, death, suicide, and overdose. If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, we hear from Dana. You will hear her story of her extremely close relationship with her brother, Sean, losing him to suicide, the impact of the loss on her and the family dynamics, as well as her approach to finding and making meaning.
Dana discusses the feelings of isolation and loneliness that she experienced in the aftermath of her loss and how she has dedicated her life to making meaning from her brother’s death.
She shares her experiences with therapy, sound healing, and other modalities that have helped her on her healing journey.
Dana emphasizes the importance of not having to figure out how to grieve alone and the need for more support for people who have lost siblings.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be triggering to some people. It contains talk of suicide, guns, and police/SWAT teams. Resources are located in the show notes.
If you are in the US and need support for yourself or someone else with suicidal thoughts or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Surviving Sibling Loss of a Special Needs Sister and Surviving Changing Family Dynamics: Becky / Aly
00:33:26
Surviving Sibling Loss of a Special Needs Sister and Surviving Changing Family Dynamics
Dr. Angela Dean talks with fellow sibling loss survivor, physician, Dr. Becky Von Handorf, about the loss of her sister to a rare genetic condition.
Dr. Von Handorf, a pediatric medical resident, discusses the loss of her sister, Aly, who had a rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo Disorder. Becky shares about what her relationship was like growing up with a sister with a terminal illness, her grief, the influence on her career choice, family dynamics, and meaning and purpose.
Dr. Van Handorf shares her experience of disenfranchised grief and the challenges of navigating the loss of a sibling with special needs.
She describes the challenges of having her grief discounted due to her sister’s special needs.
The anticipation of her sister’s death was a heavy for Dr. Van Handorf. She felt like she was “just sitting there and just like waiting for her to go."
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Of Memories and Metamorphosis: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, & Sibling Loss to Suicide: Sasha / Amy
00:39:52
A Surviving Sibling's Sibling Loss Story of Devastation, Continuing Bonds, and Navigating Her Roles after Suicide Loss
Sasha openly discusses her sibling loss story of losing her sister, Amy, to suicide in July 2021. my was a kind, caring, loving sister. When Sasha lost Amy, her identity changed, as it does for many siblings. Learning to navigate her place in the family and to wrestle with many mixed emotions related to Amy's death have been understandably part of her grieving process.
Sasha emphasizes the profound impact of such a loss.
She highlights the unique bond she shared with her sister and the subsequent feelings of grief, guilt, and longing.
Sasha also shares how she copes with her loss through connecting with nature, finding comfort in small moments, and seeking support from those who understand her pain.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide and suicidal ideation.
If you are in the US and need support for yourself or someone else with suicidal thoughts or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Transformation After Losing a Sister to Cancer: Jenn / Melissa
00:46:22
Navigating the Devastating Sibling Loss of a Sister to Cancer: A Journey of Transformation in Grief
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Educator and bereaved surviving sibling, Jenn, shares her story of her love and grief for her sister Melissa, her best friend, from an extremely rare form of cancer.
Jenn’s grief was profound and all-consuming. She withdrew from her loved ones and lost all hope for the future.
She shares how she has begun to find ways to live with her grief including how her work has changed.
Jenn describes that after Melissa died, her ability to experience joy was muted.
Additional key points:
Jenn highlights that finding support for adult sibling loss is challenging due to the lack of resources and understanding of the unique grief associated with losing a sibling.
Together, Dr. Dean and Jenn explore and emphasize that grief including disenfranchised grief like sibling loss, is not something that is broken or needs to be fixed.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Surviving Sibling Loss with Grief and Meaning-Making: Allie / Oliver
00:50:09
Navigating the Challenges of Surviving Sibling Loss: Allie’s Journey with Grief and Meaning-Making
Sibling loss survivor, Allie’s brother, Oliver, died suddenly, which led to a reassessment of her family dynamics and the start of a non-profit organization to help families in need of headstones
Dr. Dean talks with Allie about surviving sibling loss, Oliver, changing family dynamics, and the impetus for her and her mom's meaning making process in the development of Oliver's Stones, a charity helping families in need to place beautiful headstones for their young adult family members.
Content Warning: The episode discusses sensitive topics related to substance use and addiction, including the death of a loved one due to a drug overdose. These topics can be upsetting for individuals who have experienced similar losses or who are struggling with addiction themselves.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss and The Art of Grieving A conversation with surviving sibling, Preston Zeller, about losing his brother Colin to a fentanyl overdose. As part of his grief process, Preston created a documentary The Art of Grieving:Turn Grief Into Greatness, to understand his grief and sibling loss.
He describes that the process of painting helped him to process his emotional response to sibling loss and how he is helping other
Preston shares how surprising others' reactions to his documentary and project impacted him.
Preston shares that there were few sibling loss resources for him when he searched at the time of Colin's death.
Content warning: topics discussed in this episode do include substance use, addiction, and overdose.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you are in the US and need support for yourself or someone else with suicidal thoughts or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss, Death Rituals, and Grieving Publicly in a Pandemic: Kent / JH
00:52:27
Sibling Loss, Death Rituals, and Grieving Publicly
On this episode of the podcast, The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with surviving sibling, pastor and chaplain Kent Chevalier about his grief experience of sibling loss: losing his brother, JH, to COVID-19. Kent is on staff with Athletes in Action serving as the Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kent describes the difficulty of grieving his brother in the midst of a pandemic.
He describes how setting boundaries in his mourning period and learning to ask for help were difficult and necessary given his public roles.
In processing his sibling loss related grief, Kent shares how many grief rituals kept him and others from truly processing grief and how he believes they can reinforce unhealthy beliefs about death.
Additional key points:
Kent describes how processing grief through written expression and through an intensive grief therapy helped him learn to efficiently experience grief bursts.
Together, Dr. Dean and Kent explore the pressure for helpers and leaders to be the ones helping others, making it difficult for them to accept assistance.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
In this episode, our podcast host and surviving sibling, Dr. Dean, takes the guest role to share her story of sibling loss that prompted the founding of The Broken Pack™. Our guest host is Ankur Shah Delight.
Ankur helps Dr. Dean tell her story of sibling loss, about her brother Tony, and how it prompted the formation of The Broken Pack™, an organization supporting adult sibloss loss survivors.
In this episode:
Dr. Dean shares how mourning her brother, Tony, just prior to the pandemic, into the start of it, and grieving since then revealed that few sibling loss resources or supports existed- exacerbated by the isolation.
She shares how losing her only sibling to an unexpected heart attack in his sleep challenged her identity.
Dr. Dean describes that despite her familiarity with grief and loss of both death and non-death losses, how unprepared she was for the lived experience of sibling loss.
Dr. Dean explains that she strives to break the silence surrounding sibling loss and ensure that those who have experienced it feel less alone and more connected to others who understand their pain.
Together, Dr. Dean and Ankur explore community, purpose, and overall support in the face of disenfranchised loss.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss, A Surviving Brother & Historian's Memoir of Love, Loss, and Race: Nico / Peter
00:54:16
Sibling Loss, A Historian, and a Memoir of Love, Loss, and Race
On the first episode of our second season, Dr. Dean and Dr. Nico Slate, a history professor at Carnegie Mellon University discusses his new book, “Brothers: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Race," which explores his relationship with his brother Peter, and how he is doing now surviving sibling loss.
In the conversation, Drs. Slate and Dean discuss topics that impacted Dr. Slate's identity, development, and grieving including race, family, socioeconomic differences, caregiving for his mother, and so much more.
Having lost Peter nearly 20 years prior to this interview, surviving sibling Dr. Slate describes the process of losing his brother as “a long, long journey” of being a that he is still on and will always be on. He also shares how his personal experiences, including his own whiteness and his brother’s blackness, their relationship, and his sibling loss, have intertwined to influence his worldview and inform his work as a history professor.
Dr. Slate's book, "Brothers: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Race" was published by Temple University Press and released in 2023. It is now available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Temple University, and hopefully your local bookstore. https://tupress.temple.edu/books/brothers
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Surviving Sibling Loss, Transracial Adoption, and A Brother's Safe Space: Karen / Kevin
00:41:39
Surviving: Sibling Loss, Transracial Adoption, and Losing Safety
In this powerful episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, a podcast, host Dr. Angela Dean delves into the profound impact of sibling loss with guest speaker Karen Thomas. Karen shares her unique experiences as a transracial adoptee who lost her brother, Kevin, to an overdose.
For Karen Thomas, surviving sibling loss is complicated by multiple circumstances. She shares what it was like to be transracially adopted and how that connection with her brother, adopted from another family into their shared family, has helped and also deepened her grief of him as well as how connecting to him and her ancestors has helped her. Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of drug use, addiction, and overdose. If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Twins Estranged: Navigating Sibling Loss, Reconnection, and Love in Grief: Brandi / Brandon
00:55:15
Twins Estranged: Navigating Sibling Loss, Reconnection, and Love in Grief
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, a podcast, surviving sibling Brandi and Dr. Angela Dean explore the complexity of sibling loss, estrangement, mental health struggles, spirituality, and family dynamics through Brandi's personal story of losing her twin brother Brandon following his death from an overdose.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of drug use, addiction, trauma, and overdose.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Eddie shares his personal experience of losing his brother, Richard, to a sudden heart attack and the challenges of navigating grief in a culture that often dismisses or stigmatizes open expression of emotions.
Eddie Cruz shares the emotional toll of his brother, their relationship, what it meant to lose him, as well as how that impacted his work, his life, and so much more. Dr. Dean and Eddie explore how differing views on funeral customs and ceremonies within the family impacted his initial mourning, ongoing grieving, and certain relationships within the family as well as how he has been able to find and provide support.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Surviving Sibling Loss & Accepting A Stranger's Kindness Following Suicide Loss: Julie / Anne
00:39:56
Julie’s Experience of Surviving Sibling Loss and Continuing Bonds with Anne
In this episode, Julie shares the story of losing her sister, Anne, to suicide and how she is learning to live after such a devastating loss. Julie also shares a story of how meeting a stranger at the right time helped move her forward and a heartwarming story about how she felt connected to Anne after her death.
Julie’s sibling loss grief has transformed over time, becoming a part of Julie’s life rather than an overwhelming presence.
She emphasizes the value and gift a stranger gave her allowing her to make a journey to understand her sister’s pain and death a bit more.
Julie shares ways in which she ensures her children know their Aunt Anne.
Additional key points:
Dr. Dean and Julie explore the double disenfranchisement of sibling loss when a sibling dies by suicide.
Julie shares the impact her sibling loss had on her marriage.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide, substance use, and addiction.
If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
In this episode our guest, surviving sibling, Elly shares with Dr. Dean about losing her life person, her sister, Laura, a talented musician. They explore how Laura’s death impacted her, setting boundaries and navigating therapy in the UK. Elly shares the changes in dynamics within the circles of family, friends and workplace as well as how misunderstood sibling loss continues to be for her.
Elly shares how she believed she wasn’t allowed to live life fully because of her sister’s death and the process of beginning to change that. She also describes the painful, yet rewarding, process of learning to cope with her grief.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Delayed Sibling Grief and Celebration of Sisters: Judy / Jane & Margie
00:39:11
Judy’sTwice Experienced Sibling Loss: Her Delayed Grief and Celebration of Sisters
In this episode our guest, author & two time sibling loss survivor, Judy Lipson recounts her journey of delayed grieving after losing both of her sisters at young ages.
Jane has been a surviving sibling since young adulthood losing both of her siblings, her sisters, Jane and Margie. Jane died in a motor vehicle accident and Marge died nine years later from an eating disorder. Judy experienced decades before she allowed herself to grieve.
Despite her outward success, Judy’s sibling losses left her feeling a void As a result, she struggled with guilt.
Judy established an ice skating fundraiser called “Celebration of Sisters” to honor her sisters’ lives as they all enjoyed ice skating.
Additional key points:
Later in life, she embraced connecting with other bereaved siblings through writing and speaking about sibling loss and delayed grief.
Judy’s story highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing grief, even decades after a loss, and the power of support in navigating the complex emotions of sibling loss.
Since allowing herself to grieve, she has become a spokesperson for delayed grief
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
A Sibling Loss Marathon, Running with Grief: Jen / Teddy
00:42:05
Sibling Loss and Running with Grief: Jen's Grief Marathon
In this episode, surviving sibling, Jen, shares her transformative journey of grief and advocacy following the suicide loss of her brother and her inspiring process to run marathons to honor his memory and others who have died by suicide. She is a mental health advocate, marathoner, and writer. Jen also is currently serving on the Massachusetts chapter of the board member of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Discover how Jen’s journey of walking and running marathons helped her process her sibling loss grief and connect with others experiencing suicide and other loss.
Early in her sibling loss journey, Jen tried to “be strong” and later realized that this was not a helpful approach. Listen to hear how her grief process has changed over time.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide.
If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
The Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings: Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo / Michael
01:09:07
The Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings: A Conversation with Dr. Dawn DiRaimondo
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, a podcast, psychologist Dr. DiRaimondo shares her personal experience with sibling loss with our host, psychologist and thanatologist, Dr. Angela Dean. Together the psychologists, both sibling loss survivors explore and share insights for surviving siblings to cope with their grief.
She shares her experiences with working with a medium and how that has influenced her grief process and her work.
Dr. DiRaimondo also describes how she and her sister have had to learn to grieve in their own ways in order to support one another in their sibling loss.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Moving With Sister Grief: The Somatic Work in Coping with Sibling Loss: Stefanie / Jen
00:50:24
Coping with Sibling Loss: A Journey of Grief and Transformation with Stefanie Joseph
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, surviving sibling, Stefanie Joseph, shares her sibling loss experience of losing her sister Jen to bacterial meningitis during the pandemic. She shares how difficult losing her sister was and how her grief has influenced her work as a business coach and grief support specialist as well as changes in family dynamics, her somatic work, and her podcast (previously called and referenced to in the show as Moving Grief podcast).
Key points:
Navigating the unique challenges of sibling loss and grief.
The importance of support and understanding for surviving siblings.
Using somatic work to cope with grief and trauma.
How sibling loss can affect family dynamics.
Finding strength and meaning after sibling loss.
Throughout the episode, Stefanie also discusses:
How her experience has shaped her work as a business coach and grief support specialist.
Continuing bonds with Jen
The importance of raising awareness about the impact of sibling loss.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Katie Kuehn
In this episode, Dr. Angela Dean explores sibling loss and organ donation with Katie Kuehn, who lost her brother Josh to a seizure. Josh was an organ donor, and Katie shares how his decision to give life to others has impacted her family and the importance of organ donation. She also vulnerably shares the impact that his gift of life to others has made upon her.
Katie and Dr. Dean also delve into the challenges and opportunities of being a surviving sibling, how the unique role that siblings play in each other's lives, how their absence can create a void that is difficult to fill, and how different roles and relationships mean grieving the same person differently, including her sister, Kelly, who is interviewed in episode 6 of this season.
To learn more about organ and tissue donation and to become a donor, please see:
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss Due to Brain Cancer: Anticipatory Grief, Brotherly Bonds, and Legacy-Building: Chris / Michael
00:41:58
Sibling Loss Due to Brain Cancer: Chris's Anticipatory Grief, Continuing Bonds, and Legacy-Building
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with surviving sibling Dr. Chris Ban, an oral surgeon and Jeopardy champion, who opens up about the anticipatory grief of and profound grief after losing his brother Michael to astrocytoma.
Listen as Chris shares how learning to grieve his brother for the duration of his illness and after his death has affected him and how Chris maintains continuing bonds with Michael from music, sports, the arts, and even on Jeopardy.
Drs. Ban and Dean discuss how sibling loss survivors in general and men, in particular, may find it difficult to talk about their grief, but that it is important to overcome this stigma and disenfranchisement and reach out for support.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Complicated Circumstances in Sibling Loss: Kassy / Rheanna
00:52:18
Kassy’s Sibling Loss Story: Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Circumstances
In this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kassy Bowes about losing her younger sister, Rheanna, due to abdominal sepsis as a complication from a medical intervention. Listen as Kassy shares how losing her 19-year-old sister , Rheanna, shattered her world, challenged her beliefs in the afterlife, and how finding connection with Rheanna has helped her move with her grief.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of substance use, mental health stigma, and abortion.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
The Broken Pack exists to provide a platform for adult survivors of sibling loss to share their stories and to be heard. The views expressed by guest are those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast host or the Broken Pack organization.
The Broken Pack acknowledges that the topic of abortion is polarizing and understands that different individuals hold varying viewpoints on the issue. The podcast host does emphasizes that the purpose of the episode is to focus on the guest speaker's experience as a sibling loss survivor.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Jillian’s Sibling Loss Story: Unresolved Issues, Family Conflict, and the Loss of a Sibling to Suicide
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, surviving sibling Jillian Prouse, a mother and a teacher, shared her personal journey of grief and loss, highlighting the weight of unspoken words, the impact of suicide, and the need for support. Jillian discusses losing her brother, Brandon to suicide less than a year ago. Her heartbreak and grief have been complicated by challenging family situations and her own pregnancy loss.
Jillian emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and seeking help for those navigating this difficult experience of sibling loss.
She shares how her grief for Brandon has been complicated and delayed due to multiple other primary and secondary losses as well as difficult circumstances that occurred prior to his death.
Jillian’s experience with suicide loss and sibling loss highlights the unique challenges of grieving the loss of a sibling to suicide including a gamut of emotional experiences.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide.
If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Linzi’s work as a trauma therapist has given her insights into the unique challenges faced by suicide survivors.
Linzi has ensured that her children will know Uncle Stu and has found ways to honor him and her own continuing bond with him.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide.
If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss, Organ Donation, & a Sister's Grief: Kelly / Josh
00:54:44
Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Kelly Stiffler
In this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kelly Stiffler about losing her younger brother, Josh, from a seizure. Josh was an organ donor and Kelly shares how this loss has affected her and the family. We also explore how different roles and relationships mean grieving the same person differently, including how she is grieving differently from her sister, Kate who we heard from in the first episode of this season.
Dr. Dean and Kelly discuss how therapy can be a valuable resource to process sibling loss and a safe and supportive space to talk about her grief. They also discuss the physical symptoms of grief, emotional exhaustion, and brain fog.
To learn more about organ and tissue donation and to become a donor, please see:
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
The Echo of Sibling Grief: Decades Later: Eric/ Kyle
00:53:20
Sibling Loss Decades Later : A Heartfelt Conversation with Eric Grace
Surviving sibling Eric Grace shares his sibling loss experience of losing his brother, Kyle, in a tragic car accident over 25 years ago. Through his story, Dr. Dean and Eric explore the complexities of sibling loss, grief, and the lasting impact on surviving siblings.
Eric and Dr. Dean explore the impact his sibling loss has had on his life, views about death and living, his work in helping others , and his purpose in living.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Your Heart's Voice: Sibling Love, Intuition, & Loss: Renée / Robert
00:52:20
Your Heart’s Voice: A conversation about Sibling Loss , Intuition, and Living with Loss
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, host Dr. Angela Dean talks to Renée Green Murphy, author and surviving sibling, about losing her brother Robert in a tragic automobile accident.
Renée shares her experiences of grief from sibling loss and honoring Robert through her award-winning children's book, Your Heart's Voice.
She describes the overwhelming grief, the unfathomable pain of sibling loss, and the emptiness she experienced after the sudden death of her beloved brother.
Renée highlights the ways in which she has kept her brother's memory alive, including through his bartending videos and her own writing.
In the interview, through her work, and in the ongoing promotion of his work as The Crazy Bartender, Renée's love for and continuing bond with Robert is just as palpable as the pain of the loss.
Links mentioned in the show & How to connect with Renée:
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
An Oncology Nurse's Sibling Loss Story: Cally/Sarah
00:55:17
An Oncology Nurse's Journey of Grief and Loss: Navigating Sibling Loss , Knowledge, and Devastation
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, surviving sibling Cally Marzolf-Adams, an oncology nurse shares her difficult sibling loss story of losing her sister, Sarah, to metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Through her conversation with Dr. Dean, Cally shares her profound story of love, loss, and heartbreas, highlighting the challenges and coping mechanisms involved. Her knowledge as an oncology nurse both prepared her and haunted her as she watched her sister decline, eventually dying from the illness.
Together with our host and fellow sibling loss survivor, Dr. Angela Dean, they discuss out-of-order loss, Cally's relationship with Sarah who she described as a kind, calming, soul, memories, seeking help in grief, and so much more.
Also mentioned in this episode was Young Adult Survivors United, an organization whose mission is to help young adult cancer survivors and caregivers/co-survivors cope and thrive by providing emotional, social, and financial support. For more information on this organization please see https://yasurvivors.org/about/.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Surviving Sibling Loss & Stigma following Addiction Related Death: Sara / Dan
00:37:03
Surviving Sibling Loss & Stigma: Sara / Dan The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss features Dr. Dean interviewing Sara McCann, who recounts losing her brother Dan to substance use disorder. In this conversation, Sara unpacks the unique challenges faced by surviving siblings and the stigma surrounding addiction. Prepare to be moved by Sara's raw account and Dr. Dean's expertise as they shed light on sibling loss. Sara's experience underscores the profound grief of surviving siblings and the need for greater support after sibling loss. By amplifying voices like hers, we can create a more understanding world where grieving siblings receive the support they need and validate the misunderstood, disenfranchised loss of a sibling.
Content Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a loved one due to substance use disorder and may be upsetting for listeners who have experienced similar losses or have experienced substance use disorder firsthand or in loved ones.
-If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. -In the US,, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. -For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. - In the UK, related resources: https://tinyurl.com/3fknb36c -In the USA, warmlines by state : https://warmline.org/warmdir.html -A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-w
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Grieving the Unexpected: A Sister's Loss and Big Changes after Surviving Sibling Loss Unexpectedly
In this episode, Dr. Angela Dean speaks with Heather Mercer about the sudden loss of her sister, Melissa, to a heart attack shortly after giving birth. Heather shares her journey of navigating profound grief, complex custody battles, and the ripple effects of unexpected loss. They explore how Melissa's passing left a void, affecting family dynamics and resulting in additional secondary and ambiguous loss. Heather's story highlights the unique challenges of sibling loss and the importance of finding support and ways to honor her sister's memory amidst life's ongoing changes.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Navigating Loss Following Medical Aid In Dying as a Surviving Sibling: Steven/ Julie
00:50:29
In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss , journalist and author Steven Petrow joins Dr. Dean to discuss various aspects of sibling loss, grief, and medical aid in dying. He shares his personal experiences with losing his sister, Julie, to a six-year ovarian cancer experience, navigating his responses to her choice, and their perspectives on end-of-life choices. The conversation highlights the importance of privacy, listening, and respecting the wishes of cancer patients and etiquette in both grief and cancer. Steven Petrow also shares Julie’s voice and hopes for expanding access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill individuals. This episode also sheds light on the unique dynamics of sibling relationships and their influence on individuals' identity and well-being.
Content warning: This episode discusses Medical Aid in Dying.
Links Mention and Other Related Links: Clearity Foundation - https://www.clearityfoundation.org - An organization that Julie, Steven, and their family found support from. Clearity supports people with ovarian cancer and their families.
Empathy Cards (some may be snarky, others are not, sibling loss ones support The Broken Pack™)- https://tinyurl.com/34ab2js8
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Life Interrupted: A Journey of Sibling Loss, Legacy, and Oral Cancer Awareness: Parul / Manu
00:52:23
Life Interrupted: Finding Purpose Through Grief
In a deeply moving episode of "The Broken Pack™", Dentist Dr. Parul Dua Makkar shares her sibling loss story of losing her younger brother, Dentist Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer. With Dr. Dean, she explores her special sibling special bond, the harrowing experience of Manu's illness, and how this profound loss has transformed her life.
Dr. Makkar describes how the writing of her brother's previously unfinished book, Life Interrupted: A Young Dentist's Journey with Cancer, Legacy, and the Lessons Left Behind, became a powerful act of processing her grief and connecting to Manu. Her dedication to finishing his story led her down the path of advocacy, raising awareness about not only sibling loss but also the importance of early detection and treatment of oral cancer.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Photography in the Shadows of Surviving Sibling Loss, Decades Later: Dawn / Geoff
00:48:43
This episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss explores the enduring impact of sibling loss with guest Dawn Rodgers. Together, Dawn and Dr. Dean delve into Dawn's experience decades after losing her brother, offering support and strategies for navigating this complex and persistent grief.
Dawn Rodgers is a surviving sibling who found solace in photography after the loss of her brother. Her book,a photo essay, "Sorrow" acts as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of art in processing grief, honoring her brother's memory while guiding her through her unique experience of loss. This conversation sheds light on the often overlooked nature of sibling loss and offers hope for those navigating their grief journey.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence, including: death of a sibling , grief and trauma related to a sibling's death by murder, the impact of violence on families, and the emotional and psychological challenges of coping with a sibling's murder
Key Discussion Points:
-The overlooked nature of sibling loss and its isolating effect on surviving siblings -The importance of finding outlets for grief, such as artistic expression -Creating a support system through therapy, support groups, or connections with those who understand -The enduring nature and persistence of sibling grief: Dawn's story highlights that the pain of losing a sibling can persist even decades later -Honoring a sibling's legacy and finding meaning after loss regardless of the time since the loss helped Dawn reconnect with her brother and her own grief
About our guest:
Purchase Dawn's photographic essay "Sorrow" and learn more about her and her work on her website: https://www.dawnrodgers.co.uk/
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss & Love Beyond Death, An Enduring Bond : Randye / Mitch
01:10:36
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with Randye, a surviving sibling, who shares her deeply personal story of losing her brother Mitch to cancer over 45 years ago. Her experience challenges the notion that grief fades with time, highlighting the enduring nature of sibling loss and its profound lifelong impact on surviving siblings.
Randye speaks to the ways loss transforms us while emphasizing the unbreakable bond that persists between siblings, even beyond death. This episode offers a unique perspective on grief, resilience, and the transformative power of love, making it essential listening for surviving siblings, young adult cancer support networks, and anyone seeking understanding about the complexities of grief - especially the disenfranchised loss of a sibling and anticipatory grief that Randye experienced with many of her losses including her brother, parents, and husband.
To learn more about Randye, her book, her writing, and other work, or to contact her, please visit her website: https://randyesundelwrites.com/.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
A Brother's Adderall Addiction & A Surviving Sibling's Loss & Love: Taylor/ Ben
00:45:16
In this raw and heartfelt episode of The Broken Pack™:Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Taylor bravely shares her experience as a surviving sibling after losing her brother Ben to Adderall addiction. Through tears and laughter, she explores the depths of sibling grief, the unexpected signs that Ben is still with her, and the ongoing journey of navigating life after loss. Taylor's story offers solace and hope to others facing the complexities of sibling grief, while shedding light on the devastating impact of addiction.
Content Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a sibling due to substance use disorder and may be upsetting for listeners who have experienced similar losses or have experienced substance use disorder first hand or in loved ones. Listener discretion is advised.
About Taylor: Instagram: @infertileandimpatient Resources: -If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. -In the US,, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. -For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. - In the UK, related resources: https://tinyurl.com/3fknb36c -In the USA, warmlines by state : https://warmline.org/warmdir.html -A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-warmlines (some may be hotlines)
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Loss After a Tragic Accident: A Surviving Sibling Honors Her Sister's Compassion: Beth / Emily
01:12:41
On this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Beth Hoffman, a surviving sibling, joins Dr. Dean to discuss the loss of her sister, Emily. Emily was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident. Dr. Hoffman shares how she navigates life as a sibling loss survivor following Emily's sudden death, including her experience in the ICU and honoring Emily's wish to be an organ donor. They discuss the complexities of sibling grief, the importance of normalizing conversations about loss, and the different ways people cope with the death of a sibling. Dr. Hoffman also discusses the challenges of navigating grief in a society that often avoids conversations about death and the importance of recognizing the different ways people experience and process loss.
About Dr. Beth Hoffman Dr. Hoffman is a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in the intersection of popular media and health. Her work explores how television, social media, and other platforms can be used for health promotion and education, as well as the spread of health misinformation. She also teaches courses on community health and entertainment media.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Sibling Grief, Potholes, & Scooter Safety: A Surviving Sibling's Advocacy: Kate / Larry
00:53:09
In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief into advocacy for scooter safety. This episode explores the complexities of sibling loss, the importance of support systems for surviving siblings, and the power of turning tragedy into action.
In this episode you will:
Hear Kate's powerful story of losing her best friend and brother in a tragic scooter accident has led to advocacy for scooter safety and creation of a support group for sibling loss survivors.
Be inspired by Kate's resilience and unwavering commitment to honoring her brother's memory.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
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