Gemotions

The letter, found tucked inside a childhood photo album, was addressed to her sister, Clara. A knot formed in her stomach as she began to read. She remembered the day she wrote it, the raw emotion fueling every word.

The letter chronicled the feeling of being overshadowed, of not being heard. It was filled with a childish resentment towards her sister's achievements. She felt a flush spread across her cheeks. Every memory felt like a fresh wound.

She slammed the album shut. A tear escaped and traced a path down her cheek. She didn’t want to feel this again. She stood up and walked to the door, the letter still on the table. She wanted out.