Growing Up Too Soon: Childhood Grief and Losing a Sibling (#21)

What happens when loss forces you to grow up faster than you should? In this emotional episode, Rebecca shares her story of caring for her terminally ill sister from a young age and the grief that shaped her life after her sister’s passing.

Through her vulnerability, Rebecca reveals:

• The impact of childhood grief and caregiving at an early age
• How losing a sibling shapes identity, resilience, and perspective
• The hidden ways trauma pushes kids to grow up too quickly
• Lessons she carries forward about love, loss, and strength

Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring—showing how grief at a young age can forever alter the way we experience life.

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  DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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