Platitudes are ever so boring - but I can agree. [man, she sounds almost sane]

I am not 'the lesser' because I'm younger. I am not the shadow just so she can shine more brilliantly. I am not some stupid little filly forever stumbling after her sister, hoping for whatever spare tidbits of praise they have leftover.

[she goes completely still, almost whispering to herself now] And I will prove it.

[insert crazy smile here]