June 19, 2025

51 - Grieving your Twin: An Interview with Erin Gaffney

27 minutes

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Levin is joined by grief specialist Erin Gaffney, who shares the personal story of losing her twin sister in a tragic accident 25 years ago. This life-altering loss not only shaped Erin’s own healing journey but also inspired her to support others through similar experiences. Today, she works with individuals grieving the death of a sibling, with a special focus on twin loss. Her personal experience with traumatic grief brings depth, compassion, and meaningful work with her clients.

Key takeaways:

Erin opens up about the unique and often misunderstood grief that follows the loss of a twin, and how this traumatic experience led her to a career helping others navigate sibling and twin loss.

Jennifer and Erin explore the complexities of this kind of grief, the long-term impact of sudden death, and the paths toward healing and connection.

You can reach out to Erin at [email protected] or learn more by visiting her website: www.mirarigriefcoaching.com.

To learn more about hope and guidance after sudden or unexpected death please visit therapyheals.com and to learn about my new book - The Traumatic Loss Workbook: powerful skills for navigating the grief caused by a sudden or unexpected death at www.therapyheals.com.

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