We got the first issue of the zine up so you can see some of the artwork and extras that went along with the stories. You can access it by clicking on “issues” at the top of the site. You can download individual pages or the whole zine. Enjoy!
I’m Becca. I’m 22 and I have a little sister…she’s 3 and a half years younger than me, and it’s been really cool to watch her grow up. I’m just older than her enough to notice the phases she’s going through because she starts them just a little bit after I have. I’ve introduced her to non-mainstream music and given her advice on all kinds of stuff. One time, she put me on the phone with a friend of hers who was having relationship problems and I shared some of the wisdom I’d gained in the three years since I was their age. I realized my sister’s friend was probably not the only girl without her own big sister, and that lots of girls out there could probably use some of the same insight, understanding, and inspiration.
The articles below this post were all in the first issue of The Big Sister. The women and men who submitted the content all had things to say that they would have liked to have heard a few years ago…things they wish their big sisters or brothers had told them. We might not agree with each other on all of the issues, but we do agree that there needs to be more open communication about them, and that young women (and men) should have a place where they can be exposed to ideas about gender issues and sexual health, ask questions, and get support.
I hope you enjoy these articles and feel comfortable commenting, questioning, and submitting more.
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