I Can’t Save My Siblings

CC image courtesy of Flickr, Eduardo Sánchez   HA note: The following is reprinted with permission from Eleanor Skelton’s blog, The Girl Who Once Lived in a Box. It was originally published on Sept. 1st, 2015. by Eleanor Skelton, HA editorial team   Growing up homeschooled means you get a lot more time with your siblings than other kids. As an older sibling,

I Just Want to Be Normal: Alice’s Story

“I’m a teenager. Yes, I need to be responsible and help watch the kids while she works, but I want a life.”

A Little Girl’s Screams for Help: LJ Lamb’s Story

“I didn’t realize it wasn’t my fault.”

A Sister, Not a Parent: Sage Lynn’s Story

“My mom quickly told me that ‘if you can get along with your siblings, you can get along with anyone.'”

Their Happiness Does Not Depend on Me: Asenath’s Story

“As an adult, I am still in the beginning stages of developing separate relationships with each of my siblings.”

Home for the Holidays: Salome’s Story

“My brother and I fought like the world was gonna end if the other person got their way, but we also stuck together.”

My Regret: Phoenix’s Story

“My only regret is that I didn’t stick up for her, for them.”

Paper Swords: Mahalath’s Story

“My sister Susannah was sometimes my greatest enemy, sometimes my only friend.”

Dear Big Sister: E’s Story

“We were always together, every day, every hour. Sometimes I wonder if that togetherness is what hurt you.”

I Still Blame Myself: Shyla’s Story

“I still blame myself for not being strong enough to stand up to him.”