Abeera Anwar
Growing up with a sibling who constantly tries to outshine you is exhausting, but I never thought that rivalry would extend into motherhood. My sister Kelly (28F) and I (30F) have never gotten along, but when I became pregnant, I thought at least this milestone would be something sacred — something she wouldn’t try to compete with. I had a baby name in mind since I was little, a name I had dreamed of giving my daughter: Josephine. But of course, Kelly found a way to turn even this into yet another competition. What followed was a spiral of pettiness, betrayal, and family drama.
Sibling Rivalry: A Lifetime of One-Ups
My Dream Baby Name
Kelly’s Copycat Move (Again)
JoJo Wars Begin
Drawing the Line
Two Babies, One Name
The Confrontation Six Months Later
Family Fallout
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Now here we are, two babies with nearly identical names, a fractured sibling relationship, and a family divided. Kelly insists I’m being “unreasonable” for not letting her meet my baby, while I feel like I’ve been robbed of something deeply personal and meaningful. Was I too harsh by standing my ground, or is Kelly’s need to constantly one-up me finally crossing into toxic territory? At this point, I can’t tell if I’m protecting my daughter — or if I’ve just become the villain in another one of Kelly’s power plays.
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