‘When my brother died, it separated us’: the grief and trauma pulling apart siblings of homicide
Summary
André Robinson Jr., a 19-year-old from Oakland, California, was shot and killed in 2020 while dropping off breakfast. His death caused deep grief and trauma that pulled his siblings apart and changed their family life.Key Facts
- André Robinson Jr. was killed on 8 November 2020 at age 19.
- He was known as "Lil Dre" and was the closeness among his siblings.
- Before his death, the Robinson family regularly gathered on Sundays to share meals and time together.
- After his death, the siblings and parents struggled with grief and the family became separated emotionally.
- The siblings found it hard to stay connected and support each other through the trauma.
- Parents tried to maintain normal routines but their happiness and playfulness changed.
- JaDen, one of André’s brothers, felt invisible and withdrawn following the loss.
- The family experienced challenges dealing with police and funeral arrangements on top of their grief.
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