Grieving the Death of a Twin Child

One of a series of leaflets published by The Compassionate Friends other members of our family. This means we will need to find ways of taking care of ourselves, as well as dealing with the difficult emotions we are experiencing. These could include: • talking frankly and openly with someone we trust • writing down our feelings, or expressing them through another creative activity • devoting time to a cause we find meaningful, such as a charity • being outside in nature • learning relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or mindfulness • releasing some of our emotional energy through physical exercise. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) organises support groups both online and in person. Conversations with other parents who have been bereaved in similar ways can be a tremendous help. (For more on coping with grief, see the list of suggested leaflets at the end of the text.) “I am a lost twin. My hands are also the hands of my missing twin. I find looking in a mirror hard. The face looking at me is the face I saw when I looked at my twin.” – A bereaved identical twin