And I know he would too."

Ratliff also spoke about reading JD’s memoir, as she re-lived their childhood.

“I just laid in bed at night pulling apart and reading it and I would just cry.

JD Vance looking bothered

I just felt so sorry for those kids …

I should have been able to do more.”

Speaking to theDayton Daily News, Ratliff said, “The kid has never done wrong in my eyes.

Lindsay Ratliff, JD Vance’s older sister, smiling

Whenever things were falling apart, my first thought was always him.”

I just don’t think Lindsay should feel guilty at all about it.

She had found her way out and I was looking for my way out."