Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Complicated Circumstances in Sibling Loss: Kassy / Rheanna

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

Kassy’s Sibling Loss Story: Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Circumstances
In this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kassy Bowes about losing her younger sister, Rheanna, due to abdominal sepsis as a complication from a medical intervention. Listen as Kassy shares how losing her 19-year-old sister , Rheanna, shattered her world, challenged her beliefs in the afterlife, and how finding connection with Rheanna has helped her move with her grief.
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of substance use, mental health stigma, and abortion.
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About Rheanna (00:01:46)

3. Their Relationship (00:02:40)

4. Losing Rheanna (00:08:34)

5. Regret & Guilt (00:13:53)

6. The What If Game (00:15:44)

7. Where Kassy is with Her Grief Now (00:18:19)

8. The Ever Present Black Cloud of Grief (00:21:40)

9. Honoring Rheanna at Kassy's Wedding (00:21:51)

10. When Others Feel Awkward With Talking About Kassy (00:24:38)

11. Kassy's Thoughts on Grief Therapy (00:25:47)

12. Finding Professional Care & Support (00:26:55)

13. Dual Disenfranchised Losses: Sibling Loss & Abortion Complication (00:29:19)

14. Coping Strategies & Continuing Bonds with Rheanna (00:33:53)

15. Changing Beliefs After Losing Rheanna (00:35:55)

16. How Losing Rheanna Changed Kassy's Work (00:38:09)

17. Sibling Loss Hurts So Bad (00:39:15)

18. Bereavement Leave (00:42:26)

19. Working as Kassy's Healthy Distraction (00:44:40)

20. Favorite Memories (00:45:42)