Honoring Anniversary Days with Gentleness

After losing my siblings Jake and Alanna, I discovered that anniversary days needed an extra measure of tenderness - a different kind of care than regular days. This guide grew from that understanding, created specifically for those of us navigating life after sibling loss. Together, we'll explore ways to move through these meaningful dates - not to "manage" them or make them easier, but to create gentle space for whatever emerges. We'll look at small ways to care for yourself, ideas for remembering your sibling in ways that feel authentic, and permission to do what feels right for you, even if that changes from year to year. This isn't about finding the "right" way to handle these days or about moving past your grief. Instead, it's about discovering soft, sustainable ways to carry your love for your sibling while tending to your own heart. Whether your loss is recent or you've been carrying it for years, whether you're looking for quiet ways to acknowledge these days or seeking to create meaningful remembrances, this space is here for you. You can move through this material at your own pace, taking what feels helpful and leaving what doesn't.