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by Amanda Bourque (Author)
What do you do when saving someone else means losing yourself?
Growing up, Amanda idolized her sister Jenna, a beacon of light in a household marred by turmoil. But behind Jenna's vibrant smile was a devastating secret: a heroin addiction that had silently gripped her since her teenage years.
Years later, when a plea for help exposes Jenna's unseen struggle, Amanda is thrust back into a world she thought she'd left behind-a world of unspoken agony, uncertainty, and heartbreaking decisions. Torn between her loyalty to her sister and the need to reclaim her own life, Amanda must confront the complexities of their bond.
Jenna's descent into despair tests the indestructible bond the sisters once shared, pushing Amanda to the brink of hopelessness and helplessness. Midnight calls for help, tense confrontations, and fleeting glimpses of hope reshape their relationship, forcing Amanda to make an impossible choice: Cut ties with her sister-or risk being consumed by Jenna's fight for survival.
In a family fractured by addiction, this gripping memoir unfolds with raw honesty, chronicling Amanda's emotional journey through love, loss, and redemption. Living in My Sister's Shadow is a poignant reminder of the strength it takes to fight for someone else-and the courage required to save yourself.
