Speaking of sisters Brynn... my sister-in-law was also instrumental in helping me when I was a teenager living in chaos at home. She came from a super stable home with lots of love and support. When she married my brother I was 13. She had already been a dean of students at Brown and was used to dealing with young people. She would help me with any academic issues I might have and guided me through the college application process. Once in college, I was able to turn to her for advice on what to major in, how to handle studying etc.
I have always felt enormous gratitude towards her, even though my relationship with my brother has always been problematic. This news has really saddened me. Yet another loss in my family.