In this heartfelt episode of Life With Grief I’m joined by Dominic Simpson, who shares his experience of losing his older brother, Paul, at the age of nine—and how that early loss quietly shaped his life in ways he’s still uncovering today.

We talk about sibling loss as a deeply under-acknowledged form of grief, especially when it happens in childhood, and how bereaved siblings often learn to carry their pain silently. Dominic opens up about grief, masculinity, and the pressure many boys and men feel to “stay strong,” as well as the tools and communities that have helped him process his loss over time.

Dominic also shares his connection to Winston’s Wish, a UK-based charity supporting bereaved children, and why grief-informed spaces are so vital for long-term healing.

We explore:
✨ What it means to grow up as a bereaved sibling
✨ The lasting impact of childhood loss into adulthood
✨ Why sibling grief is often minimized or misunderstood
✨ Grief, masculinity, and emotional expression
✨ Finding grounding through movement, music, and community

This conversation offers honesty, validation, and a reminder that grief doesn’t disappear with time… it asks to be witnessed.

Connect with Dominic:

  • https://www.instagram.com/domontherunforwinstonswish/
  • https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/dominic-simpson

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