I Am Not Where I Wanted to Be At This Age

I was never as popular or pretty as my stepsister. There is no doubt about that. She is petite and pretty. I am glad she was able to find a wonderful husband and got married, and, later, gave my parents grandchildren.

Sure, I would have loved to follow suit. I also learned at an early age to value my independence more than marry the first man that came along. So I am still single but content with my status.

My brothers (both younger than me) were desperate to get married. Each got married and had one child apiece. The second generation (my niece) is now married.

I have come to accept my life as it is. Someday soon, I will publish a book and be happy with being remembered in that fashion. My siblings had their way of being remembered. I have chosen mine, which is best for me.