A lot of people say that between siblings, its the youngest who’s the parents favourite. Adored by both parents, aunts, uncles and distant cousins. That the older siblings are just the test dummy to parenting, where the adults learn only by mistakes.

Coming from the youngest out of three children, Morgan says otherwise.

See, for as long as she can remember, its always “Dontcha look at what Johnny’s been doin’?” this and “Merida’s just a star!” that. High praises are thrown about to everyone in the household, but Morgan. Even the dogs get treated with more love than she’s seen her family give her.

Morgan understands that her parents are busy working, trying to keep the household afloat financially, that they’re making sure Merida gets ready for college and Johnny gets a well paying job, but she doesnt like it.

Its selfish of her, she knows that well enough. Her older siblings have made her memorise it so much she feels guilty for just thinking about asking for a day she can spend time with her parents without her siblings. Morgan’s also heard that she will have to wait until Johnny’s and Merida are out of the house to receive the attention she very well knows she deserves.

But the thing is, she knows if she waits there will be another excuse to ignore her. Something like, “youre old enough now,” or just a simple “soon.” She’s heard all the defences, seen them through and given more waiting time in reward.

It’s really no surprise when she leaves the house when yet again she’s left home alone, with a bag in hand and her father’s credit card.