A Brother is a Forever Friend

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@HazySue (39268)
Gouverneur, New York
March 7, 2017 11:39am CST
When I was growing up I was blessed with a little brother. It wasn't what I wanted at the time, I wanted a sister. But, sometimes someone knows better than you what you need. As we grew up we got along well but I was still longing for a sister. I wanted someone I could share secrets with and do things with. Someone who had the same interests as I. Someone to share a room with. As I became a teenager I realized that I got exactly what I should have gotten. I think if I had to share a room at that age we would probably had a get many battles especially if she were like me. I began to appreciate my brother. After all, it turned out that he wasn't a pain or pest the way I expected he would be and he was there when I needed him. As an adult I learned that I appreciated the fact that I had a brother. He was strong when I needed strength and lent a listening ear when I needed it. It turned out that he was just what I needed. I'm so glad I had a brother.
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@celticeagle (167071)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Mar 17
I had a step brother for seven years. He was mean and almost abusive to me at times. I wonder what ever became of him. He was adopted and had a lot of anger.
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@jesroash (760)
• India
7 Mar 17
Sad to hear that!
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@celticeagle (167071)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Mar 17
@jesroash ....Yeah, not lucky enough to have nice siblings.
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@jesroash (760)
• India
7 Mar 17
@celticeagle then you were born to be independent and rock this world!
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
7 Mar 17
I am an only child but i have this cousin who is like a brother to me. I can share mostly everything with him and he is always there to protect me as a big brother
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
8 Mar 17
@jesroash we grew up together. I hope our relationship always remains the same.
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@jesroash (760)
• India
8 Mar 17
I've never had such an honest cousin
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@jesroash (760)
• India
8 Mar 17
@Nawsheen aww! Don't worry. It will. Such close bonds don't break! Not even when you're 2 worlds apart!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Mar 17
You are very blessed to have a brother ..
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Mar 17
I am, he canbe very understanding when it is needed, most of the time.
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@jesroash (760)
• India
7 Mar 17
I get where you're coming from. I grew up with two elder brothers and spend almost all of my childhood days whining over 'not having a sister'. But, I now realize, in the company of my 2 elder brothers, I have learned to appreciate everything in front of me, from books to videogames. I remember, once going for a video game championship with my brothers. I was the only girl there and almost beat a guy in round one. While I headed up the stage, a group of boys kept teasing and laughing at me. But, after they saw the way I played, theyjust applauded! Even though I lost! I don't think I'd change anything. My brothers are the best. They've always been there for me!
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Mar 17
You are so lucky to have two older brothers. I guess we always wish for what we don't have.
@JudyEv (340230)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 17
I'm glad you came to appreciate your brother. I don't really have such a good relationship with mine but I'm glad you do.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Mar 17
We do have a pretty good relationship when you took my mother out of the equation.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
16 Mar 17
Glad to read all that about your brother and you. I have two brothers too who are always around for me.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Mar 17
How lucky you are to have two brothers you can count on.
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• India
28 Mar 17
@HazySue I really am :)
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