In this episode we discuss some ways that siblings of individuals with disabilities can experience grief & loss throughout their lives. We also discuss various resources and methods for dealing with different forms of grief & loss. The sibs also share some of their favorite memories with their siblings that they have lost.
"When my brother passed away I felt immediately lost. Not just the loss of him, but lost." -Tara Conley
Our guests in this episode are:
- Tara Conley - Former President and Vice President, co founder, current Independent Consultant for SUPPORTING ILLINOIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS – S.I.B.S.
- Zach Rossetti - Associate Professor of Special Education Boston University & SLN Co-Chair of Research
- Nora Handler - SLN Illinois State Chapter Representative and Board Member of SUPPORTING ILLINOIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS – S.I.B.S.
- Shruti Tekwani - Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach & Sibling
In this episode:
- Introductions: 00:00:42
- Personal Experiences with Grief: 00:13:41
- Disenfranchised Grief and Survivor’s Guilt: 00:25:05
- Grief and Loss from Death and Support: 00:38:01
- Grief During the Holidays: 00:56:04
- BIPOC Grief Experience: 00:59:52
- Grief During COVID-19: 01:05:01
- Sharing Memories: 01:07:01
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