Lost both brothers in just over two years

I am 28 years old. My little brother who was my best friend and half of my whole heart took his life whilst I was in the same house on 30th December 2023, he was 23 years old. I was still grieving him heavily everyday when in February this year; my older brother (my only living sibling) died in a car crash at the age of just 33. I feel so alone, I have never met anyone who has experienced loss to this extent at a young age, I am broken and don’t know how I can go on

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Hello @Loz4

I’m Alex, and I just wanted to reach out and say how truly sorry I am that you’re going through so much. Experiencing multiple losses can feel incredibly heavy, and it’s completely understandable if you’re finding it hard to cope right now. Please know that you’re not alone in feeling this way.

Many people in our community have faced more than one bereavement, and while every experience is unique, there can be comfort in hearing from others who understand the exhaustion that can come with grieving more than one person. You might find it helpful to read through some of their posts here.

This community is here for you - whether you want to talk, ask questions, or simply be heard. You are not alone.

Take good care :blue_heart

Alex

Hi Lauren, I am so sorry to hear about your brothers. It’s very sad to have lost them both in such a short time. I suppose your parents must be devastated as well. I do feel for you all. I hope you find some solace here as there are many people here who have gone through multiple bereavements.
I hope you have all the strength you need
Wishing you all the best
Tom :people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging:

Morning Lauren

I am have read this forum since I lost my Mam 3 years ago but never posted until now. I am so very sorry you have lost both of your brothers.

I also lost both my siblings when I was quite young. I was 30 when I lost my first sister in 2002 and 34 when I lost my remaining sister in 2006. They were twins and I was only two years older than them, we grew up doing everything together and they were my best friends, I adored them. A lot of years have passed now but I still remember the absolute shock/agony/disbelief of losing them. I can assure you it does get better though it absolutely does not feel like it will at the time. I still think about them and miss them every day but as time passes it does get easier to live with.

Thinking of you xx