Having Siblings

Published on 16 April 2024 at 18:52

Fair warning, this is from the perspective of the oldest daughter. 

I have a little brother. I'm not gonna lie, a lot of my childhood felt like a competition, but I honestly think that's just how siblings are. Competing for food, for attention, for everything. It looked a lot like my brother was the favorite, even though my parents would always say they don't have one. I was always the one responsible and always the one in trouble. I did more of the chores, was held responsible for my little brother's behavior, and it always felt like I was expected to be perfect. I actually grew a lot of resentment and anxiety issues, as well as perfectionist tendencies. I thought it was just me, but then I learned that my brother felt similarly, and that everyone on the internet with siblings had issues. But, like most people, I wouldn't change any of it for the world. 

I grew into a better relationship with my parents, and honestly my brother and I have always had a pretty good relationship, but we grew a lot closer as well. I learned that as we grew older, we left that behind and embraced the good and the bad of having a sibling.

Do my brother and I fight? Yes, absolutely. I was horrible growing up and constantly bossed him around. Even with both us getting older, we would get into screaming matches with him. I remember one time getting so mad at him that I threw a drumstick at him (he plays the drums). And yes, that boy gets on my nerves a lot. 

But I would do anything for my brother. I think he deserves the world, and I will always be in his corner. I'm his biggest supporter, and I will always stand up for him. He's my number one person, and I honestly wish that all siblings could have that relationship. I love my brother.

Anyways, having siblings can be rough. It can be a wild ride. It can even be a curse. But they are also a blessing. 

Thanks for coming on my mini-rant with me!

Love, Maddog_5285

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