Content warning: This episode references suicide, physical child abuse and child sexual abuse.

In this podcast episode, the narrator reflects on their complex sibling relationship with Courtney, rooted in shared childhood trauma and survival. The episode details Courtney’s pregnancy announcement to the family, the strained reactions from their mother and sister Stefanie, and the underlying tensions caused by years of blackmail and suppressed trauma.

The narrator recalls a heated confrontation between Courtney and Stefanie, with their mother passively observing, hinting at the emotional manipulation and dysfunction within the family. The episode also touches on Courtney's grief after the death of her first child and her struggle with the past, including a poignant conversation with the narrator about their parents' abusive behavior. Th ...