05/10/2025
CW: 🌱 Sibling Grief 🌱
When a baby dies, their brothers and sisters grieve too.
Even very young children sense that something has changed. They may feel sad, confused, worried, or even left out of the rituals of remembering.
🫂 Children need clear, age-appropriate explanations and lots of reassurance.
🎨 They often express their feelings through play, drawing, or storytelling, rather than words.
🤲 It’s important to give them space to ask questions, even the ones that feel hard to answer.
💞 Including siblings in acts of remembrance – like lighting a candle, planting a flower, or choosing a special keepsake – helps them feel connected and less alone.
No child should feel they have to grieve in silence.
With honesty, gentleness, and love, we can support siblings to navigate their grief while still feeling safe, seen, and held.
You are not alone. 💛
