Well, my mother is a complex, difficult person. But she and dear father did do the right thing at least....they never compared their children, on basis of physical beauty. But yes, occasionally there were temperament comparisons.

I do credit my mother's style of raising us as harmonious sisters...because she herself, had 4 sisters and got along with several of them. I did meet some of my aunts.

What I fought with sisters when young....was more on the intellectual front or on certain topics. Not even fashion/not chick stuff. Seriously.

Don't work so hard, dancer to please another sister. Just to have a mind that is always open to learning from others. That will carry anyone far. I am certain already there must a tiny handful of friends who have supported you for a good part of life.
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