Helen's relationship with her sister, Mildred, changed over time. When Helen was a little girl and still unable to communicate, she almost injured her baby sister in a fit of anger. Helen usually kept her doll in a cradle. One day, she discovered her infant sister sleeping in it instead of her doll. Helen was enraged, and she tipped the cradle over. Her mother caught Mildred before she fell to the floor.
After Miss Sullivan came and Helen learned to communicate, her perception of life changed entirely. She saw the world in a new way. Helen began spending more time with Mildred. They enjoyed exploring the outdoors together.
When Helen was at the Cambridge School, Mildred joined her there for six months. During that time, they were inseparable. Helen later reflected on her relationship with her younger sister: "When I was restored to my human heritage, Mildred and I grew into each other's hearts, so that we were content to go hand-in-hand wherever caprice led us" (The Story of My Life, Chapter II).
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