Grieving the Death of a Twin Child

UK Helpline: 0345 123 2304 | www.tcf.org.uk Support for the surviving twin The surviving twin is adjusting to a massive loss, and it might not be easy for them to cope with the rollercoaster of emotions from their grief. In some cases, they might benefit from speaking with someone outside of the family circle, and they might be encouraged to see a counsellor. We could talk with our GP about this. If we or our child decide to see a counsellor, it could be worth checking that they have some knowledge of issues regarding twin loss. Many surviving twins say that what has helped them most is being in contact with others in the same situation, someone who can better understand their feelings of loss. The following organisations and resources may be helpful for the surviving twin (or for us), depending on their age: The Compassionate Friends | Siblings - tcf.org.uk The Compassionate Friends offers support for anyone aged 18 and over who has lost their sibling. Support in Bereavement for Brothers and Sisters (SIBBS) is not specifically for twins, but the SIBBS group is still a useful resource, organising events and running a Facebook page. Twins Trust - Bereavement Support Group - twinstrust.org This is an organisation that offers advice for parents who have lost a twin who was under the age of five. The Lone Twin network - lonetwinnetwork.org.uk This is a support network for bereaved twins aged 18 and over. It organises meetings in person and online where surviving twins can meet up and share their experiences and feelings. (There is a dedicated memorial bench for the Lone Twin Network at the National Memorial Arboretum near Burton-on-Trent.)