‘What about me?’ The confusing jealousy of being spared the abuse my father committed against my sister
The article discusses the complex emotions of the author, who is the sibling of a child who was sexually abused by their father. The author, at the age of 10, witnessed their father teaching their sister the art of photography, which led to feelings of jealousy and a desire to be included in the special treatment. The author acknowledges the difficulty in writing about child sexual abuse and the surprising jealousy experienced by the non-abused sibling. The article highlights the hidden and often overlooked perspective of siblings in cases of child abuse, and the lasting impact it can have on their own sense of self and relationship with their family.
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