The loss of any close family member can be a painful experience, but losing a brother or a sister is a very unique situation that is especially challenging. Feeling grief or a huge sense of loss are natural responses to losing someone so important in your life. There are also many factors that can affect how you react to the loss, such as their age and your closeness.
This gallery will dive into how sibling loss is different from other types of loss, as well as how you can cope with sibling grief. While it's not easy, you'll see that there are ways to better deal with this difficult situation. Click on for more.