Annie Sklaver Orenstein: On Why Siblings Are Forgotten Mourners.

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Annie, the youngest of three siblings, has channeled her expertise as a cultural researcher into a profound and unexpected project: her book, "Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief."

When Annie’s brother Ben was killed in Afghanistan, she searched for a book that would acknowledge and validate her own experience of losing a sibling. Although she found many resources for grieving parents, children, and spouses, there was a noticeable gap when it came to books for those mourning a brother or sister.

Grieving the loss of a sibling is often overshadowed by the grief felt by parents and spouses, or misunderstood due to the unique nature of sibling relationships. Plus, it's not a topic that's talked about much.

Now, fifteen years later, Annie has written the book she wished she’d had back then. It’s a hel ...