September 27, 2023

Lori Luna - Addressing Anger in Grief

1 hour 24 minutes

CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions and stories of siblings lost by suicide, homicide and/or domestic violence. We understand that some people may find these triggering, activating and/or disturbing.

Lori always saw herself as her brother, Brian’s protector and still fills that role after his death, preserving his story and legacy. Lori took on the responsibility of taking a first look a Brian’s stolen car, of what she thought at the time was his murder weapon. Next to taking the lead in planning his day of celebration and staying an active part of his subsequent murder investigation.

In this episode, Lori shares her understanding of the legal proceedings, the emotional exhaustion that accompanies them, and the importance of preserving Brian's legacy. Lori shares her journey through therapists and how her now grief coach has helped address her anger. We touch on Lori's plans to give back by becoming a certified court-appointed special advocate for foster children. We also discuss the importance of being self-aware and managing emotions, especially within your family.

This Episode is sponsored by The Surviving Siblings Guide. ✨Get The Surviving Siblings Guide HERE

For full episode show notes and transcript, click here

In this episode we are covering:

(0:00:00) - Sharing Stories of Sibling Loss

(0:14:06) - Uncovering a Murder Investigation

(0:26:19) - Navigating Grief and Protecting Sibling's Story

(0:51:06) - Finding the Right Therapist

(0:56:37) - Legal Process and Victim Impact Statements

Connect with Lori:

Lori's Instagram: @LoriLuna

Connect with Maya:

Podcast Instagram: @survivingsiblingpodcast