A New Chapter
- Grey Chapin
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min read
Five 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. The chapter of my life when my sister was alive: when I could hear her laughter from my bedroom, push her wheelchair on family outings, and read her bedtime stories until she drifted off to sleep. Five years later, I continue to mourn that chapter of my life and wonder why it was taken from me so soon. But I also acknowledge the joys and achievements of my new chapter. I was inspired by my loss to create this website, discovering the comfort of sharing – sharing my journey, my raw emotions, and my advice. I found passion in creative writing, public speaking, and helping others. I could feel myself healing, piece by piece, and my hope is that other siblings felt the same.
I have taken a step back from The B.L.A.I.R. Connection recently, focusing on other parts of my life. This website and the stories it holds will always be here – for siblings in every chapter. Personally, as I graduate high school and go to college in the next few months, I am entering another new phase of my life. I will carry with me all the lessons I’ve learned and stories I’ve heard in the past five years. Most importantly, I will carry Blair with me in everything I do, even as my passions change.
My email is always open for siblings of the terminally ill & bereaved siblings – grey@theblairconnection.org.
I recommend moral stories in English for multicultural families. These tales share universal values and provide natural English exposure. When children retell the story, they develop memory and comprehension while strengthening their sense of right and wrong—key elements for social success.
Introducing kids English moral stories each evening is an excellent way to combine language learning with moral guidance. Children naturally imitate the values they hear, which improves peer relationships. Parents can pause mid-story to explore feelings, helping children identify and express emotions clearly.
In my practice, families benefit from very short stories with moral. Children grasp the lesson quickly and still have time to discuss it with parents. Asking “What did you learn?” fosters communication skills and builds empathy. These nightly conversations strengthen family bonds while reinforcing positive behavior.