4. #SiblingsRemembered - Eternal Echoes: A Sister’s Journey Through Loss

Today on #Hashtag Death, we chat to clinical psychologist Julia who lost her younger brother to a drug overdose. We have a very vulnerable and insightful conversation around unresolved childhood trauma, learning disabilities, addictive personalities, and the path of grief from both a personal and professional perspective. Please note: This episode discusses death and addiction and may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode we cover:The grieving process has no use-by-date and is not a contained experience.Losing someone you love can change you forever.The impacts of undiagnosed medical conditions on mental health.How addiction can spiral quickly.The cycle of rehabilitation and riding the seesaw.Seeing glimpses of the person you loved.Unresolved childhood trauma can lead to unhealthy ways of coping.Being able to sift through the worst parts of childhood to find the best parts too.The lead up to death in addiction.Difficulties of dealing with addiction while managing your own life.Family members reacting differently to grief and allowing yourself time.Being present through other people’s grief, without judgment.Finding ways to let the grief out and not suppress it. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Show notes:#Hashtag Death #Hashtag Death Instagram:@hashtag_deathWays to work with Ingrid:forevernow.com.auIngrid Reiger’s Facebook:@forevernowcelebrantIngrid Reiger’s Instagram:@ingrid_forevernowcelebrant