Feeling Forgotten

Ever since my big sister started her own life and moved out two years ago, our family feels different. I know it's silly to feel left out because she’s still in touch and talks about us all the time, but there’s this lingering sadness inside me. It’s like a hole that won’t go away even when we’re all together as a family. Last week, my parents were going through old photo albums, reminiscing about her childhood, but didn't mention anything about me or our present life much at all. I felt invisible and just wanted to shout out the fun things happening in my own life right now, but words got stuck in my throat. I’m not sure if they’re just adjusting to a new normal without her around as much anymore, or if it’s really that my place is still just a constant reminder of how life used to be with her here.