Deb Strebel: Turning Sibling Loss into Legacy Through Memorial Jewelry

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In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Deb Strebel, founder of Lee Alexander & Co., to explore the rarely discussed experience of sibling loss — and how creativity can be a powerful path through grief.

When Deb lost her 15-year-old brother Lee to sudden myocarditis, her world shifted forever. What followed was a painful but transformative journey through trauma, therapy, and eventually purpose. That purpose? Helping others carry love forward through custom, heirloom-quality memorial jewelry.

Together, Brian and Deb explore:

• 💔 Why sibling grief is uniquely isolating — and often overlooked
• ⚖️ The pressure of being the “only child left” — and the emotional impact on family dynamics
• 🧠 How EMDR therapy helped Deb work through trauma and panic attacks
• 💍 The story behind Lee Alexander & Co. and the mission to help others preserve legacy
• 🌱 What it means to find healing — not in forgetting, but in creating something beautiful

This episode is a must-listen for anyone grieving a sibling, navigating sudden loss, or wondering how to turn pain into purpose.

🔗 Connect With Deb Strebel & Lee Alexander & Co.

🌐 Website: https://www.leealexanderandco.com

📧 Email: [e-mail]

📸 Instagram: @leealexanderandco

📘 Facebook: Lee Alexander & Co.

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