S4E16-Sibling Bereavement: A Deeper Dive on “Safe Talk” JR’s Hunt;for Life Suicide Prevention Podcast
Sibling loss to suicide is a grief that often goes unspoken, leaving many to navigate their pain in silence. In this deeply personal episode of Safe Talk, Jenny Hunter revisits the profound and often overlooked struggles of siblings who have lost a brother or sister to suicide. Reflecting on her own journey and a powerful conversation with her daughter, Cortney, Jenny explores the unique challenges of sibling bereavement—the guilt, the search for answers, the need to be "strong" for others, and the struggle to find space to grieve.
Drawing on insights from Psychology Today’s article, Sibling Suicide Survivors: The 'Forgotten Mourners' by Leah Royden, this episode sheds light on the emotional complexities faced by suicide-bereaved siblings and the societal stigma that often silences them.
How do siblings answer the question, "How many brothers or sisters do you have?" How does their grief impact relationships, mental health, and personal identity? And how can we, as a community, create more understanding and support for these "forgotten mourners"?
Join us in this essential conversation as we take a deeper dive into sibling bereavement, breaking the silence and fostering healing for those left behind.
Safe Talk—where there are no judgments, and talk saves lives.
“Safe Talk” is hosted by Jenny Hunter, founder of the global suicide prevention movement J.R.’s Hunt For Life. Voiceover courtesy of Billy Floyd, media broadcaster and positive influencer.
Featuring music by “Sounds of Soul”, courtesy of Fearless Motivation, this episode is produced by Angel Mountain Media.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mourning-after/201902/sibling-suicide-survivors-the-forgotten-mourners
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