To be the oldest sister

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To be the oldest sister

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 15:58
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Nobody talks about the melancholy feeling of an older sibling after you move out of the house. You can feel free and light about your new independence but you don’t want your siblings to feel alone. In a house as tight-knit as mine, it feels like I’m ditching them by living approximately 13 minutes away from my three siblings. One of my top favorite things in life is being an older sister. My mom used to tell me she knew from a young age she wanted to be a mom. Although I’ve been the oldest sister for 20 years now, I know deep down being a sister is what I’m meant to be. People’s purposes in life may change. One day I’ll be a mom and I know what I’ve learned being a sister will help me. Your relationships with your siblings change over the years. As the oldest sister, I’ve had to be an authority figure, protector, counselor and friend. I love the days now that we are all older and we laugh the same laugh mom has given us — a laugh that can be heard a mile away — and we accept each…

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