In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief into advocacy for scooter safety. This episode explores the complexities of sibling loss, the importance of support systems for surviving siblings, and the p...

The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss

Dr. Angela Dean / The Broken Pack, LLC

Sibling Grief, Potholes, & Scooter Safety: A Surviving Sibling's Advocacy

MAY 31, 202453 MIN
The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss

Sibling Grief, Potholes, & Scooter Safety: A Surviving Sibling's Advocacy

MAY 31, 202453 MIN

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In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief into advocacy for scooter safety. This episode explores the complexities of sibling loss, the importance of support systems for surviving siblings, and the power of turning tragedy into action.In this episode you will:Hear Kate's powerful story of losing her best friend , her brother in a tragic scooter accident has led to advocacy for scooter safety and creation of a support group for sibling loss survivors.Be inspired by Kate's resilience and unwavering commitment to honoring her brother's memory.Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you would like more information or to share your own sibling loss story, please contact Dr. Angela Dean at [email protected] or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com. Please like, subscribe, and share! Please follow us:Facebook:  @BrokenPackInstagram:  @thebrokenpack TikTok: @the_broken_packYouTube: @thebrokenpackSign-up for Wild Grief, our newsletter: https://thebrokenpack.substack.com/ Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT, GTMR 🐺Tony's Little SisterCredits:The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss is produced by Not Done Here Media.IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME    Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean    Performed by Fuji Sounds featuring Joe Mylward    Courtesy of Not Done Here Records    Licensed for use by The Broken PackFull song: https://fujisounds.music