Gemotions

Her mouth was a thin, tight line as she reviewed the collection of photographs. She’d always felt like the afterthought, the shadow, in her family. The old photos revealed a different reality. Her sister, the golden child, wasn't so innocent. There were photos of her cavorting with friends, skipping school, and running away from home. She felt an unexpected surge of satisfaction followed by a surge of frustration. She’d always been the responsible one. The carefully constructed stories of her family seemed to unravel before her eyes.