EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 20 MIN
88. Sibling Grief 10 Years Later: My Son’s Journey
from Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss of a Child | Grief Support · host Lisa K. Boehm - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother
Sibling Grief 10 Years Later: What Every Bereaved Parent Needs to Know About Supporting Surviving ChildrenWhen a child dies, the focus naturally falls on grieving parents—but what about the siblings left behind? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa reflects on nearly 11 years of watching her son Ryan navigate life after the death of his sister, Katie. If you're worried about your surviving children, struggling to understand their grief, or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode will offer hope, perspective, and practical guidance. You'll learn why grief often looks different in children and teens, how sibling grief evolves over time, and what truly matters when supporting a surviving child after loss.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ Why anger, risk-taking, and acting out may actually be signs of grief in children and teens✔️ How focusing on connection—not correction—helped strengthen her relationship with her son✔️ Why learning your child's love language can transform your relationship after loss✔️ How to balance fear and worry with allowing your surviving children to fully live, pursue their passions, and find joy againResources Mentioned💜 Join the Angel Moms Communityhttps://griefsupportformoms.com/community📱 Connect with Lisa on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/griefsupportformomsShare This EpisodeIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another bereaved parent who may be worried about their surviving children. Your share helps more grieving families feel seen, supported, and understood.Sibling grief, surviving siblings after child loss, helping grieving children, grief in teenagers, grief support for families, child loss podcast, bereaved mothers, surviving child after sibling death, grief and parenting, grief support for moms, child loss support, sibling loss, surviving siblings and grief, teenage grief, healing after child loss.
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Nearly 11 years after the death of her daughter Katie, Lisa shares a heartfelt reflection on sibling grief after child loss, the lessons she learned supporting her surviving son, and why grief in children and teens often looks like anger, risk-taking, or withdrawal. In this episode, you'll discover practical insights on supporting grieving siblings, building stronger parent-child relationships, understanding when therapy can help, and why you can't force someone to grieve on your timeline. Whether you're raising a surviving child or navigating your own grief journey, this episode offers hope, healing, and evidence-based strategies for helping families move forward after the death of a child.
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