My sister is 6 years older than me. My parents, especially my dad, have always been more sympathetic to her well-being over mine. Side note: men have caused much for their fellow guys in the name of chivalry or treating females kinder.

I was raised to never hit a girl. For whatever reason when I was 5 my sister used to kick me in mu privates as a joke. I punched her in retaliation and received a punishment. She could be physical, ignore boundaries, be persistent but if I fight back after being pushed beyond my limit I would get in trouble.

She had lavish parties growing up and with the exception of my 16 I never did. My extended family also had travel across the country on paid trips and never did so for me.

To my dad I can’t struggle because I get the “pull myself up by the bootstraps” but my sister (who has a teaching degree) gets help when needed. Although they’ve been cutting her off lately.

I just feel like I’ve always had to fend for myself while my sister gets all the protection and help.