When Siblings Become Swords: Trista’s Story

“The patriarchy damages its victims in many ways. In my case, it removed the joy of having those I call family.”

To My Baby Brother: The Things You’ll Never Know, by Jessica

“I know we don’t have the best relationship. I know you think I’m ungrateful for the things my parents gave us. I know you think I ran away that day when I was 18. I remember the day you told me I abandoned you. I know you weren’t as mistreated and I am glad for that, because I’m your big sister. I love you. I can prove I love you in the things you’ll never know.”