Subject: Quiet well-wishes and boundaries for the new year
Dear big sister,
Happy New Year. I’m glad to hear you’re leaning into screenings, wellness, and family health—truly. I’m rooting for your resilience, your grit, and yes, your broccoli sprouts for good measure.
Now, about that unannounced visit and the prompt police report: our summer morning was a scramble—door rattling, the search for my phone while I fumbled with sleep mask and underwear, wondering if an intruder lurked. You circled the property, dropped by the neighbor’s driveway, and you brought your little one, with who-knows-who else in tow. Our security routine is slow to load and we never open the door without checks in place. You can confirm who accompanied you, if you’d like.
We know welfare checks exist to help in imminent distress, and I’m grateful for that framework. But in that moment we felt unprepared and unsettled, and I’d prefer future visits be arranged with a clear plan that respects our space and routines. My daughter and I are well, and I want to keep it that way—no wild scenarios, no unnecessary alarms.
And about the email you sent afterward: reading your words, seeing our home through your lens, gave me pause. I’ve invested in a bright, happy, stable space—little comforts like wool curtains and timber venetians, not props for scrutiny or staged welfare checks. My daughter is thriving, and I don’t want her to feel destabilised by worst‑case scenarios, unfounded rumours, or unilateral interventions.
Let’s keep our focus on healing, boundaries, and care. I wish you warmth, clarity, and steady steps toward your own wellbeing.
With care for everyone who loves you,
Your little sister