The first few days were tough. My sister was resistant to doing any schoolwork, and she would often lash out at me when I tried to encourage her. She would say things like, "I don't care about school," or "I'm just not going to do it." I tried to be patient and understanding, but it was hard not to take it personally.

As the days went by, I started to notice small breakthroughs. My sister would do a little bit of schoolwork without me having to nag her, or she would attend a therapy session without putting up a fight. These small victories gave me hope that we were on the right track.

As her older sibling, I offered to take on the challenge of helping her get back on track. We made a deal: I would spend 30 days with her, helping her with her schoolwork, attending therapy sessions with her, and encouraging her to face her fears and get back to school.