Tag: siblings
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Misunderstandings Realized Decades Too Late
Recently I was sitting in my parents house laughing and talking with my family. I had lost my voice, sounded like a 40 year smoker, raspy and hoarse. I was laughing because a friend from church had said, “You are now the husky voiced girl.” Well, this friend is not a native English speaker and…
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Childhood Characters
When we were little one of my younger brothers cried a lot. It happened so often we deemed him, “Sir Cries-A-Lot”. It was cruel, but also clever. If I ever write a kids book about a knight I will definitely dedicate to my brother. Love you, broster! Sorry I didn’t like you when we were…
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Moral Obligations to Our Siblings
I love to harass my siblings. And they also pester me. It’s the law. An unwritten but universally understood law. Harassing your siblings is a necessary bonding experience. The best example of this is with my youngest brother who has autism. He’s a gentle giant and likes the simple things in life. Movies, snacks, and…
Redheaded Jill 