How do you deal with the death of a family member? When Anna was 5 years old, her older sister Susi died. She disappeared for two days before she was found dead in the forest - murdered. 15 years ago. An incredible loss for the whole family that suddenly changed everything. Aminata visits Anna, now 20, at home. They talk about the terrible crime and visit the places associated with it: the youth club where Susi's murderer ambushed her, the piece of forest where he hid her afterwards and the cemetery where she is buried. Anna's sister often went to the youth club back then. She liked to meet her friends there. On the day of her death, she was the one who had to lock the house. That's why she was there alone late in the evening. Many photos on the wall still remind us of her today. Her #death shook the whole place. What is it like for Anna to talk about it, exactly in the place where her sister died? How did Susi's death, this loss in Anna's life, affect her? When she got older and was about 11 years old, she developed an eating disorder. When she finally started to slowly come to terms with her sister's death, she also became depressed. It was a terrible time, she says. Even today, Anna often asks herself what it would be like if she still had her big sister. For example, the school prom was a big challenge for her. Nevertheless, what she experienced has also made her stronger. She has become more emotionally mature, she says. After the visit to the cemetery, Aminata meets Anna's parents. How does it feel for them to talk about what they have experienced? What has helped them in the past 15 years? They have definitely become much closer as a family. Aminata finds the way they deal with grief very impressive. They want to encourage other people who have experienced similar things: the pain doesn't get any less, but at some point you have to start living again. OFFERS OF HELP: Have you had a bereavement in your family or circle of friends and need help? It is important that you talk to family, friends or people from school, university or work about your worries and thoughts - even if it is difficult. You can also contact the following professional advice centers: You can call the telephone counseling service around the clock and share your worries and thoughts anonymously with someone: 0800- 1110111 https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/ The number against grief is aimed particularly at young people. You will find an anonymous listening ear there Monday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.: https://www.nummergegenkummer.de/ 0800-116111 You can talk to someone specifically about the topic of grief on the free plain text worry line: 0800- 5892125 You can reach the worry line on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. https://www.klartext-trauer.de/unsere... _______________ IN THE VIDEO: Aminata Belli on Instagram: / aminatabelli MUSIC: James Blake - Retrograde Photay - Outré Lux Khelani - Grieving James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream Lady Wray - Come On In Alice Phoebe Lou - Ocean (Mahogany Session) Sufjan Stevens - Death With Dignity _______________ SOURCES: JuraForum dejure _______________ Aminata's playlist can be found here: • follow Aminata Follow “follow me.reports”: There are updates, behind the scenes footage and other exciting extra content on Instagram: / followme.reports _______________ CREDITS: Author: Christin Raubuch Camera: Fabian Uhlmann Sound: Henri Giese Editing: Stephi Gotzel Graphics: Marc Trompetter ZDFinfo editor: Laura-Sophie Nied Social Media editor: Fabian Mirau CvD Labo M: Joana Kohlstedt _______________ ► YEAH! #followmereports is also part of #funk. Check it out: YouTube: / funkofficial Funk Web-App: https://go.funk.net Facebook: / funk https://go.funk.net/impressum