"Twins who are struggling with twin loss ask themselves and close others: Will I recover from the permanent absence of my twin sister or brother? Many twins have anticipated that when they do lose their twin, they will have difficulty getting on with their lives."
"Understanding the Depth of Twin Loss: The reason the experience of twin loss is perhaps the most difficult loss to tolerate is the deep and highly enmeshed closeness that many twins share."
Twins of varying ages face the loss of their twin differently, but it is always a traumatic event for the surviving twin. Young twins may struggle more due to their inability to express feelings of emptiness and loneliness, often exhibiting behavioral issues. Various pathways, such as therapy or creative expression, can aid in processing grief. The anticipation of loss and the actual event can be overwhelming, as twins share a deep emotional bond that makes the loss particularly challenging to cope with.
Read at Psychology Today
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