In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The Surviving Siblings Podcast, host Maya Roffler sits down with Janine DeTore, the youngest of seven siblings, to share an intimate look into her life, her incredible bond with her sister Angela, and the profound grief she endured after losing Angela to cancer.

In this episode:

• [00:00:57] Family Dynamics – Janine discusses her role as the youngest of seven siblings and her relationship with Angela.

• [00:02:52] Childhood Memories – Stories of Angela caring for Janine and their shared childhood experiences.

• [00:06:20] Role Reversal – How Janine stepped up as a caregiver after their mother’s death.

• [00:15:00] The Other Half – Janine talks about Angela being her other half and how their connection was spiritual and deep.

• [00:27:00] Coping with Loss – Janine shares how she dealt with grief, including feelings of anger and bargaining with God.

• [00:36:49] Angela's Battle – Details on Angela’s diagnosis, treatments, and the emotional toll of caregiving.

• [00:47:08] Honoring Angela – How Janine continues to honor Angela’s memory through personal projects like writing a book.

 

This episode is sponsored by The Surviving Siblings

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