Grey ChapinApr 4A New ChapterFive years ago today, I entered a new chapter in my life. It was more heartbreakingly clear to me, on that day, that a chapter had ended....
Grey ChapinDec 16, 2021Sharing A SongMusic has always moved me; my sister and I had this in common. I can always rely on music for unexpected, powerful reminders of her. I’ve...
Grey ChapinApr 4, 2021Our Loud Angel Four. I was four years old when my sister was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I no longer had the privilege of being protected from...
Grey ChapinJul 16, 2020Don't Let Me GoMy greatest fear is forgetting. Forgetting the sound of her laugh, the feeling of holding her hand, forgetting her face.
Grey ChapinMar 1, 2020School After LossA few weeks ago, I broke down in class. It really made me rethink the role of school in the life of a super sibling.
Grey ChapinJan 26, 2020Pitching a Super Sib PresidentFormer President George W. Bush is a super sib just like us, his sister passed away at a young age. So, I asked him for an interview.
Grey ChapinJan 19, 2020When Super Sibs MeetWhat happens when the siblings of kids with the same terminal illness meet? Well, you become best friends.
Grey ChapinJan 6, 2020My Viral MissionAfter my speech at the MPS Conference, someone asked, “Are you on Tik Tok yet?” I laughed at first, but now... I'm trying to go viral.
Grey ChapinJan 1, 20202019 Year in ReviewHappy New Year! It’s officially 2020, and while thinking of my personal resolutions, this website is a significant part.
Grey ChapinDec 26, 2019MPS Sibling SpeechOn December 20th, I had the opportunity to speak to MPS siblings from all over the country. I spoke candidly about regrets and goals.
Grey ChapinDec 21, 2019Imagined Versions of My SisterOne of the hardest parts about losing a loved one is the wondering. Today would be my sister's 18th birthday.
Grey ChapinNov 10, 2019Grey’s PlaylistBlair and I always shared a love for music. Here's a playlist of songs that remind me of Blair.
Grey ChapinSep 22, 2019Messages from Child Life SpecialistsA few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be an exhibitor at the Child Life Conference in Orlando. I got to meet several Child Life...
Grey ChapinAug 31, 2019Photo Hunt GiveawayThe B.L.A.I.R. Connection Photo Hunt is a chance for siblings to reminisce on memories with their brother or sister. Each week in...
Grey ChapinAug 31, 2019The Scariest Night: My Perspective at Age 9Grey Chapin 4th Grade English December 12, 2013 My Sister’s Seizure Have you ever had a scary event in your life, but it ended up making...
Grey ChapinAug 24, 2019ANNOUNCEMENTI am very excited to announce that I will be starting a quarterly newsletter to keep siblings updated on The B.L.A.I.R. Connection. The...
Grey ChapinJul 25, 20195,000 Words about My WebsiteThis is the report that I submitted to judges at the Future Problem Solving International Competition. The document goes into depth about...
Grey ChapinJun 2, 2019My Sister’s FuneralI always knew that without a cure, my sister’s time with us would be limited. And with this inevitable loss of my sweet Blair, there...
Grey ChapinMay 26, 2019One Year of The B.L.A.I.R. ConnectionToday, May 26th, marks one year since I launched The B.L.A.I.R. Connection. I’ve been overwhelmed by the support for the website, with...
Grey ChapinMay 9, 2019Henry & Blairwww.HenryAndBlair.com Yesterday, the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation launched an awareness campaign about my dog, Henry, and his relationship...
Grey ChapinMay 5, 2019Bereaved Siblings & Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month. While preparing for a presentation in February, I found several statistics about siblings of the terminally...