The Unseen Grief of Siblings: A Hidden Epidemic The sudden loss of a loved one can be shattering for anyone, but when that loved one is a sibling, the pain and confusion are often overwhelming.
This grief is frequently overlooked in favor of the more publicized mourning of parents and spouses.
However, Nadia Bowers' memoir "Dear Dealer" so eloquently illustrates that this invisible suffering is a shared experience among many families touched by substance abuse.