The one person Sindy could always rely on was Laura, her 17 year older sister. Laura made her feel safe and happy. When they were together, laughter and joy replaced Sindy’s usual worries. Laura had a way of making bad times feel less bad.
Arguments with Mom were common for Sindy. After each fight, she’d run to Laura. “I can’t stand Mom sometimes, Laura,” she’d say, filled with anger and frustration. Laura would nod and listen, but Laura also knew she couldn’t help Sindy, not without saying too much.