Sibling loss is a deeply personal and often overlooked grief. In this episode of, we sit down with Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton, two women who have each navigated the loss of a brother.Lynn shares how losing her only sibling, Will, at age 24 inspired her essay “The Loss of a Lifetime,” shedding light on how sibling grief is underrepresented in society and literature. Alyson opens up about losing her brother Michael at just ten years old. Together, they discuss the loneliness of surviving siblings, how grief shapes identity, and the importance of creating safe spaces to share these experiences.This episode is a heartfelt conversation about connection, healing, and validating a type of grief that is too often overlooked.

What happens when grief becomes woven into your family’s story?In this heartfelt episode, co-hosts Cait Medugno and Alyssa Shepard from Growing Up Grieving open up about what it means to grow up surrounded by illness, loss, and the constant fear of what’s next. From childhood experiences with chronic illness to losing their parents and siblings, their stories reveal the lifelong ripple effects of grief — and the powerful ways family bonds can hold us through it all.Together, Cait and Alyssa share how grief shaped their identities, their relationships, and their understanding of love. Through honest conversation, they remind us that grief is not just something to endure — it’s something that can teach, connect, and even transform.This episode is for anyone who has ever carried grief since childhood, and for those who love them.Elizabeth, Cait Medugno and Alyssa Shepard. Website Www.growingupgrieving.comSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3JzQ8VtW6kDdq97M6Fdn9h?si=V24e2c-ZS2KuaRvyRSnnOwApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-grieving-podcast/id1757881598YouTube https://youtube.com/@growingupgrieving?feature=sharedInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/growingupgrievingpodcast?igsh=MTM1ODB5bGtvdXVjZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/19KEakfP91/?mibextid=wwXIfr#GrowingUpGrieving #GriefPodcast #SiblingGrief #MotherLoss #GriefJourney #FamilyGrief #AnticipatoryGrief #GriefHealing #LossAndLove #HealingTogether #FromGriefToGrowth #MentalHealthPodcast #GriefSupport #GriefCommunity #BreakingTheSilence #thegrievingsisters__________________________________________________________________Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/__________________________________________________________________#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle, founder of Some Things Sacred—a bilingual (English & Spanish) Spirit Intuitive, Medium, Reiki Master, End-of-Life Doula, Certified Grief Educator, and Grief Recovery Specialist.Michelle’s journey into mediumship and grief work wasn’t easy. From childhood experiences of sensing Spirit to years of developing her practice in love, authenticity, and truth, she now dedicates her life to helping others bridge the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds.We talk about the sacred responsibility of this work, how Spirit guides us in grief, and what it truly means to keep the love of those who have passed alive within us. Michelle shares her own story, her healing practices, and her mission to bring light, comfort, and empowerment to those navigating loss.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to connect with loved ones on the other side, or how grief and spiritual healing can work together, this episode will give you both insight and comfort.#GriefHealing #Mediumship #SomethingSacred #SpiritConnections #HealingWithSpirit #BilingualHealing #GriefSupport #EnergyHealing #ReikiForGrief #EndOfLifeDoula #HonoringLovedOnes #thegrievingsisters #thegrievingsisterspodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/_____________________________________________________________

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When a child or loved one goes missing the grief is immediate — but for families of color it’s often doubled by invisibility, bias, and lack of resources. On this episode of The Grieving Sisters we speak with Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson, co-founders of the Black & Missing Foundation (BAMFI). Drawing on decades of law-enforcement, public safety, media relations, and advocacy experience, they share the realities families face after someone disappears, how media and systemic bias shape search outcomes, and the compassionate steps communities can take to support families through grief, investigation, and memory-making.This conversation covers crisis response, trauma-informed family support, prevention and safety education, and how listeners can partner to make searches and memorialization more visible and equitable.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/__________________________________________________________________#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters

What happens when your grief is questioned, silenced, or politicized because of the color of your skin? In this deeply emotional episode, we confront the painful reality of grieving while being a person of color — where personal loss often collides with systemic oppression, racial violence, and stereotypes that demand silence instead of healing.From police shootings to generational trauma, we explore how communities of color navigate heartbreak in a world that too often denies them empathy. This conversation honors both the grief and the grit — the resilience, rage, and humanity it takes to keep loving, fighting, and remembering despite it all.Lock in and let us know your thoughts.

In 2022, Reshma’s life was turned upside down when she lost her husband to suicide, just months after leaving the military and relocating to Washington State with their three children. The grief was heavy, but she found ways to survive—and eventually begin to thrive—through mindfulness, breathwork, and everyday grounding practices.Now a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Healing Guide, Reshma shares her journey of turning unimaginable loss into purpose. She opens up about grief, resilience, and the practices that supported her family through the darkest days. This conversation is for anyone navigating loss, parenting through grief, or searching for tools to regulate emotions and find peace.--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/_____________________________________________________________#SiblingLoss #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #GrievingTogether #SiblingGrief #LossAndLove #HealingThroughGrief #SiblingLove #CopingWithLoss #GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings #TheGrievingSisters

This description will be used on YouTube and all podcast platforms this episode is uploaded to.Grief doesn’t just affect adults — children and teens carry it too, often in ways that are misunderstood. In this informative episode, we sit down with Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, a bilingual licensed therapist, mom coach, podcast host, speaker, retired educator, and mom based in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Vanessa specializes in supporting children and families navigate anxiety, school and parenting related stress, and life transitions.What makes her practice unique is her four-legged co-therapist, Ollie, the therapy dog. Together, Vanessa and Ollie create a safe space for children to express themselves, process emotions, and build healthy coping skills.We’ll explore how grief shows up in kids, what parents can do to support them, and the profound role animals can play in the healing process.Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/_____________________________________________________________#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Shantel Robinson, LCSW, grief consultant and therapist, who has turned her personal journey of loss and healing into a mission to support others. After losing her mother, relocating to North Carolina, and then experiencing the loss of her father a year later, Shantel subsequently underwent a hysterectomy. Through these profound losses and transitions, she has continued to navigate grief with empathy, strength, and courage. She shares her story, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she now helps others process grief, build resilience, and find renewal. Listeners will walk away with insight into how grief shapes us, how to honor our healing, and how to find support in community.Elizabeth, Shantel Robinson @shantispromise _____________________________________________________________Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/_____________________________________________________________#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters

The holidays can magnify loss — the empty seat at the table, the traditions that no longer feel the same, the longing for what once was. In this episode, we explore how to navigate grief during the holiday season — whether you’re mourning a parent, a sibling, a partner, or a pregnancy loss.Together, we’ll discuss ways to honor loved ones, set emotional boundaries, and find moments of comfort amid the chaos. You’ll walk away with gentle reminders and coping tools to help you balance both grief and gratitude this holiday season.Because love doesn’t disappear when someone dies — and remembering them is one of the most powerful ways to keep their light alive.--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/--------------------------------------------------------------------#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters

In this powerful and tender episode of The Grieving Sisters, we sit down with Natalie — a woman whose grief journey began young and deepened over time. Over 20 years ago, Natalie lost her beloved brother to suicide — an unimaginable loss that was only the beginning of her story. Later, she would also lose her mother, making her grief layered, complex, and ongoing. Natalie shares what it’s like to carry these losses through life’s milestones, how grief evolves over decades, and the particular weight of sibling suicide loss. Her story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and ultimately — deep reflection. We’ll explore:- What suicide loss grief looks like years later- Why early exposure to death can shape how we grieve- The emotional toll of being "the one who finds out first" Cumulative grief: how one loss can reopen another- Honoring both a brother and a mother — while healing in her own way- What it means to be the last sibling standing. This conversation is an offering to anyone navigating long-term grief — and a reminder that even decades later, your love and loss are still valid.--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/--------------------------------------------------------------------#SiblingLoss#GriefJourney#HealingAfterLoss#GrievingTogether#SiblingGrief#LossAndLove#HealingThroughGrief#SiblingLove#CopingWithLoss#GriefSupport#GriefPodcast#Healing#FindingPeaceAfterLoss#RememberingSiblings#TheGrievingSisters