As a triplet, I was so accustomed to you guys being there. I think throughout the 18 years we lived together, I failed to appreciate you as much as you both deserve. So, here’s my attempt to begin to explain how much you mean to me, and why we should all appreciate our siblings and spend more time loving and less time fighting.
As college became a reality, we made the conscious decision to go our separate ways. I don’t regret that for one second, and I am extremely proud of the people you have become and who you have chosen to surround yourself with. The encouragement we give each other is unlike any other and I don’t know how I would survive without it.
We all take our siblings for granted sometimes. They get on your nerves, they are constantly in your space, and they are competing for your parents’ time. However, they are the biggest blessing you could have asked for. Here are just a few reasons why my siblings are the most important people in my life.
Support
They are there for me even from thousands of miles away. They are the first people I call when I am happy and sad. They are sure to answer my calls and if they don’t, they call me back the second they’re free. They are there to listen and give advice without judgment. When I was anxious about my upcoming anatomy test, both my brother and sister texted me that day of the exam wishing me luck. It meant a lot to me that they remembered when my test was and that they were thinking of me. Plus, I needed all the luck I could get!
Loyalty
Sometimes it’s hard to find loyal friends in college. You might be too trusting or not trusting enough. Significant others, roommates, and friends will come and go, but your siblings will be there forever whether you like it or not! First semester, I was having roommate problems, and my siblings would constantly call me asking about my day and making me feel better. They were there for me when others were not, which I think is the true sign of loyalty in a friendship.
Understanding
If you’re confused or unsure, your siblings have your back. Sometimes, they know you better than you know yourself. They are the ones who will stay on the phone with you until you make that difficult decision you’ve been dealing with all week. Let’s be real. We are all human and we all make mistakes. As wombmates, my siblings were forced to know me inside and out. They can always help me with difficult situations and give me invaluable advice.
Although they may not physically be here with me, they are always here for me in spirit. They are only a call away if I need anything.
Your siblings may not always be the easiest to handle, but when you move away, you realize just how much they mean to you. Enjoy being with them as much as possible because life gets in the way. Eventually, each of us starts our own lives and follows our own dreams. Cherish the time you have with your siblings because you never know where your individual lives will take you.