Local car crash brought back memories of my brother’s death in accident on same road
DEAR DEIDRE: READING about a local woman killed in a car crash has brought back the horror of my brother’s death in an accident on the same stretch of road.
I am a 51-year-old man and my brother died almost 30 years ago. He was 24.
The crash happened because the driver of the other car had a blackout and ploughed into him.
He also died at the scene.
Since I read about this young woman’s car accident, my brother’s death has been going round and round in my head constantly.
I was very close to him and it took me a long time to come to terms with what happened and try to continue with my life.
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I am struggling to sleep and each time I close my eyes I can picture it all as if it was yesterday.
I have bottled it all up, as I thought that was the best way to cope.
DEIDRE SAYS: I am sorry your brother died in such tragic circumstances.
Reading about this woman has triggered painful memories but it is not too late to seek support.
Contact an organisation called The Compassionate Friends which can help you (tcf.org.uk, 0345 123 2304). It is never too late to seek help and advice.
In the meantime, my support pack Coping With Bereavement will be useful as well.
