"They didn't want to tell me, they were scared I would be jealous "- Stacey

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Have you been casting a shadow for your siblings or are you the one living beneath it? A little friendly competition between siblings is natural.

But sometimes jealousy and competitiveness can cause major issues.

Are we really that hung up on what our siblings are doing with their lives and what they are achieving? Are we genuinely happy for them and their success? Or is there a little bit of bitterness that will always reside within us?

Stacey and J Sbu are both the eldest of their siblings and they spoke about the possibility of some jealous feelings.
18 Aug 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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