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Stephanie Jucar Cooley's avatar

Julie, thank you for reading and sharing!

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Heather Casper's avatar

Oh, friend. This vulnerable work is proof that the universal lies in the specifics! I feel a familiar heartache through your words. Thank you for sharing them.

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Stephanie Jucar Cooley's avatar

Thank you for reading and being the bestest woo woo writer bud out there!

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Jenna Park's avatar

My brother and I were 6 years apart and I left home at such a formative time of his life when he was in middle school. I always felt bad leaving him alone to deal with our childhood home environment. He grew up like an only child those last 6 years 😔

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Stephanie Jucar Cooley's avatar

Jenna, knowing what happened to your brother, this comment hits deeply. Thank you for reading this and taking the time to comment. My sisters and I still have each other and talk to each other lots of times each week and I am grateful I have them.

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JS's avatar

You got me sobbing again! If I could go back, how different would I do things? Stayed a little longer, hugged a little tighter, be more in the moment because looking back, those times weren’t many. I’m just happy we are in each other’s lives and always will be! Love you!🥰

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Stephanie Jucar Cooley's avatar

I didn’t realize how therapeutic our conversation would be! I actually had another essay written for this week and after we talked it didn’t feel right, the only thing I had a desire for was to write was this. Thanks for always picking up the phone knowing I never have anything important to tell you except to talk sh*t.

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

Oof. This hit me right in the gut. Beautifully articulated. I had a sister 12 years older and feel so many similarities. You put words to something I’ve been exploring in therapy. 💛

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