How do you grieve a sibling when the world forgets you’re grieving too?

In this episode, Carrie shares the recent loss of her brother, who died of cancer at just 45 years old. She opens up about the raw reality of sibling grief—the kind that often goes unseen as attention is directed toward parents, partners, and children.

From the humour and mischief her brother brought to life, to the anger and privacy he clung to in illness, Carrie paints a portrait of a man fully himself—and of the void he leaves behind. Together, we explore how sibling loss unsettles the natural order of things, and how unconditional love can be carried forward for the family who remains.

What You’ll Learn

- The Forgotten Griever: Why siblings are often overlooked in grief, and how their lifelong bonds make the loss uniquely profound.

- Legacy Through Voice: How recording memories and voices can preserve someone’s essence in ways that photographs and stories alone cannot.

- Transforming Love Into Action: How grief can become an act of service—supporting surviving family members and carrying forward love that has nowhere else to go.

Carrie’s story is a powerful reminder that grief is not only about what we’ve lost, but also about how we choose to love, honour, and support in the aftermath. Her words give voice to a kind of loss rarely acknowledged, yet one that cuts deeply and reshapes who we are.

It's A Death Sentence is produced by Urban Podcasts.