My darker-skinned sister always got called 'pretty for a dark girl' while I just got called pretty, and now she barely speaks to me even though I never asked for this.
More people experience this than they realize.
Unearned privilege within families can fracture the very bonds that should offer unconditional love and safety.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.