Guest Post: Megan part 1

 

Megan, Brian & Shannon

April is Organ and Tissue Donation Month.  I’m proud to honor my brother, Brian, by sharing the story of his death that ultimately saved the lives of many others through organ and tissue donation.  Please be an organ donor! This link leads you to your state’s site so you can Sign Up To Be an Organ Donor!

My Sibling Grief Story

When Brian was 25 he was killed in a car accident after hitting black ice on Highway 218 just south of Iowa City, IA.His car spun out and crossed into the other lane of traffic where he was t-boned.  He was wearing his seatbelt and his front airbag deployed but he still suffered a traumatic brain injury. 

Sibling Day: A day of complex emotions

 

Facebook is telling me that today is Sibling Day.  I see posts with happy pictures and funny stories or how awesome their siblings are...and another complex emotion day begins.  Maybe you have felt that way too on a day such as this- should I post something as well about my siblings-even though one of them is gone?  Memories from the past bubble up in my brain, kicking in the grief and longing to talk to my sister.  Then my brain goes to my brother, wondering if he's sad today too and should I talk to him today or would that make it harder on him too?