Pasadena,CA(PinionNewswire) — In her raw and deeply moving memoir, The Day My Sister Died: Finally, I Heard Your Cries, author Barbara Spruill opens a window into the quiet devastation of sibling loss—and the lifelong echoes of unheard pain. What begins as the sudden death of a sister unfolds into a profound reckoning with memory, guilt, and the silence that too often surrounds emotional suffering.

Through evocative storytelling and piercing honesty, Barbara Spruill traces her journey from numbness and sorrow to awakening and compassion. As she peels back the layers of family history and emotional disconnect, she uncovers not just her sister’s hidden struggles, but her own.

“I didn’t hear her cries when she was alive—but I hear them now.
And I won’t stop listening.” — Barbara Spruill, The Day My Sister Died

This memoir is not just a tribute; it’s a call to presence. A call to see, hear, and feel what too often goes unnoticed, especially within families. It confronts the hard truths of mental health, grief, estrangement, and the lifelong impact of silence. Poignant, poetic, and unapologetically honest, The Day My Sister Died is a must-read for:

• Those coping with the loss of a sibling or loved one
• Anyone navigating complicated grief, guilt, or family estrangement
• Suicide loss survivors and mental health advocates
• Book clubs and support groups seeking stories of healing, connection, and hope

Available now in Kindle and paperback editions.