Beyond the Scars: A Sister’s Love That Never Fades

When I came across Ruby’s videos with her brother Ewen, I was deeply touched. At first, like many others, I noticed the marks on Ewen’s head—but what moved me even more was the quiet strength behind Ruby’s voice and the love in her eyes. Instead of hiding the truth, she chose to share it—with honesty, courage, and compassion.


Ewen lives with level 3 autism, the most severe form, which comes with intense daily challenges: limited communication, emotional outbursts, and moments of self-harm. But Ruby never describes her brother with pity—only with patience and love. Her words, “The wounds don’t define who he is, they just show how hard the day was,” completely changed how I saw not just Ewen, but so many others struggling silently.


What moved me most was how Ruby never tries to make their life look perfect. She shows the hard moments, the breakdowns, the exhaustion—but also the little victories, the smiles, and the unspoken bond they share. Through her videos, she reminds us that love isn’t always soft or easy. Sometimes, love is staying when it’s hardest, choosing to understand when it’s painful, and continuing to show up every single day.


Ruby and Ewen’s story reminded me that real beauty often hides behind the things we don’t understand. The marks on Ewen’s head aren’t signs of weakness or shame—they’re reminders of resilience, of a family fighting together, of a sister who refuses to give up. And in a world quick to judge what it sees, Ruby teaches us to look deeper—with empathy, not fear.