Sister Loss My sister passed away shortly before this past Christmas. I was numb and afraid.  Numb because it was sort of expected. She was very ill. Afraid – because I knew her death would have a profound effect on me. However, the cancer surgeon said the surgery was a success, so I had hope. Her body though was just too weak to carry on. As an emotional empath, I knew that I would be overwhelmed with the emotions of her passing in a way others couldn’t possibly comprehend. If you are unsure what an empath is, Dr. Judith Orloff a pioneer in the field, describes an empath as someone…