She is tall. I am not. She is younger. I am older. And somewhere in that beautiful contradiction, we found each other.
In most families, age and physical size go hand in hand. The older sibling is bigger, stronger, and naturally assumes the role of the protector. When the younger sister outgrows the older one, that hierarchy shatters. The Public Misconception tall younger sister story
That night, the crowd surged. I felt like a rowboat in a hurricane. I was being jostled, stepped on, and losing visibility fast. Then, I felt a giant hand—her hand—grab the back of my jacket. Ellie pulled me in front of her. She spread her long arms and planted her feet like a basketball player taking a charge. The crowd parted around her . She is tall
So, to all the shorter older siblings out there: Stand up straight (as much as you can). You may not have the altitude, but you’ll always have the seniority. And hey, at least you never have to ask for help getting the cereal box down. I am older
