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Loss of a sibling
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Hi there. I lost a sibling back in February this year as a result of a car accident that I also happened to be involved in. Last Sunday I was involved in a mini car collision which has brought back flashbacks of the time I lost my sibling back in February. It has been a really difficult week for me emotionally.
How long does it take to deal with the loss of someone as close as a sister?
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Sorry to hear what you're going through - it can take a long time to come to terms with the loss of a loved one, there's no fixed time. But at some point you realise that you have to keep going, if not for yourself, then for the sake of your sibling - they wouldn't want to see you struggling like this! I think it's really important to talk to someone (family/close friend) about what happened, as a way to process what has happened. You're not looking to forget what happened (who could?), but to accept what has happened and move forwardx
Much love
Everyones different and theres no timescale on grief. It still sounds pretty recent. The first year can feel the worst, with the first dates of things. I dont think there is a time you completly get over that - it will always hurt cause you was close & some days things may trigger it and completly break you because you was very close. But as time goes on i hope you have more happy/avarage days than the sad ones & it becomes less painful and you keep all the good memories & i really wish you all the best in your healing x
take lots of care of yourself & let us know how youre if you like. Wed listen x
Just wanted to pop on to send you some hugs and echo what has already been said.
Just come across this website called Hope Again - it may help you
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, I guess there aren't any proper words which can support you(
As @Shaunie already told, everyone is different and for sure there won't be a day when this memory just disappears from your memory
https://www.centerforloss.com/2016/12/helping-heal-adult-sibling-dies/
I guess you can find some suitable advices and some useful information in this article. The main idea is that we have to accept that this grief exists, that it's difucilt to cope with and it's impossible to get rid of it completely, although you can live with it and maybe some actions or thoughts can make it easier
Send you hugs