By VK 
Choir helped me heal after sister death
When my sister passed away, my world completely changed. I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t cry in front
of people—I just felt empty and lost. Everything felt quiet. Too quiet.
I Missed Her So Much
She and I used to sing together all the time—at home, in the car, even at school events. We
always had fun singing. After she was gone, I couldn’t even listen to music. It hurt too much. It
reminded me of her.
An Invite That Changed Everything
One day, a friend asked me to come with them to a choir practice. I didn’t really want to go, but I
said yes. I told myself I wouldn’t sing—just sit quietly and listen.
But when I heard the choir singing together, something inside me felt warm. I didn’t cry. I just
sat there and felt something I hadn’t felt in a while—peace.
Slowly, I Started to Heal
I kept going every week. At first, I still didn’t sing. Then one day, I did. Just a little. And week by
week, my voice came back. I didn’t need to explain my pain. I just sang. And somehow, that was
enough.
The choir felt like a family. No one asked questions, but everyone made me feel safe. Singing with
them made me feel like I could breathe again.
A Song for My Sister
After a few months, I asked if we could sing one of my sister’s favorite songs at our next concert.
When we performed it, I felt like she was right there with me—like she never really left.
What I Learned
Grief doesn’t go away, but music helped me carry it. Choir didn’t fix everything, but it gave me
strength. It gave me a voice again.
Now, when I sing, I still feel her with me. And that brings me peace.