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Honor and remember your beloved siblings during Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, a time to cherish their memory and support others in grief.
Get ready to honor and remember your siblings on Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, which takes place throughout the whole month of November, starting from Nov. 1. This month is dedicated to recognizing and supporting those who have lost a sibling, and it's a chance to celebrate their lives and the special bond between siblings. While this may be a difficult time for some, it also serves as an opportunity to reflect on happy memories and find ways to cope with loss. So let's come together as a community to show love and support for those who have lost a sibling and make this month one of healing and remembrance.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Concept Emergence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The idea of honoring bereaved siblings begins to emerge within grief support groups and communities, acknowledging the need for targeted recognition and support.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Local Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>A local child loss support group in Austin, Texas unofficially observes the first Bereaved Siblings Day starting a tradition that would later grow.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth & Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Grief support communities around the world start recognizing Bereaved Siblings Day, broadening its reach and impact.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>From a Day to a Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to increasing participation and the clear need for this time of acknowledgement, November is officially designated as Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Platform Involvement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Social media platforms join the commemorations, by promoting the use of hashtags like #BereavedSiblingsMonth, helping global spread and awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>Several virtual events are conducted worldwide to mark Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a sibling support group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to other bereaved siblings and organize a support group where you can share your experiences, memories, and struggles with others who understand.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a memorial garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a beautiful memorial garden in honor of your lost sibling. You can include their favorite flowers, plants, and mementos to remember them by.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write letters to your sibling</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to sit down and write letters to your sibling. You can express your feelings, share memories, or simply update them on your life since they've been gone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity in their name</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose a charity or cause that was important to your sibling and make a donation in their name. This is a great way to honor their memory and give back to a cause they cared about.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a memory book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather photos, letters, and other mementos of your sibling and create a memory book to cherish forever. This can also be a beautiful way to share their memory with others.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings awareness to sibling loss</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Losing a sibling is a unique and often overlooked type of grief. Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month helps to bring attention to this type of loss and raise awareness for siblings who have lost their brothers or sisters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It offers support and community for bereaved siblings</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For those who have experienced the loss of a sibling, it can be very isolating and difficult to find others who truly understand their pain. Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month provides a sense of community and support for these individuals during a time when they need it most.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It honors and remembers our lost siblings</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>During this month, we take the time to reflect on our siblings and cherish the memories we shared with them. It's a way to keep their memory alive and honor them in a special way.</p></div></div>
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month occurs every year in November 1. In 2024, this date will fall on a Friday.
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Nov 1
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