SISTERS - A Lifelong Bond that never can be Cut

A older sister can take the role of an attachment figure or a secure base for A younger sister. She helps the younger onE in exploration (whether it be exploring the outdoors without parents knowing or trying on some new stuff which parents wouldn’t approve of). They also provide comfort during distressing situations especially when the parent is unavailable. A little sister is like a mirror image. People confuse their names, mix up their baby pictures, and every time someone says “You guys are like twins!” we both secretly glow inside (because we wonder if it’s as much of a compliment to one as it is to the other).
 A sister is a 'role model’ whom they love to emulate. They actually reinforce one another’s behaviour. There are similarities between siblings in many different domains including the manner of speech and actions, including delinquency and aggression. Its a strong bond which can even withstand the storms of life. She is a ‘go to person’ who understands your hidden code language to avoid secrets being spilled out to others. She knows you better and whenever you give any excuses - she can easily know you are lying by just looking at you. A childhood filled with sibling rivalry and a love-hate relationship suddenly starts to change as they enter into teenage/early adulthood. The older sister who was a bully and a tattler would change over to being more of a friend and confidante. They start treating each other more equitably and share each others joys and sorrows. The older (or even the younger one in early adulthood) can turn into an advisor and a supporter for the other. A sisters advice can be invaluable, as she is trying to balance between wishing the best for you and keeping parents thoughts also in her mind. She can be brutally truthful unlike friends who might give you advice as you wish to hear…… so be ready for some unfiltered facts. She wants to tell her everything she has learned so she doesn’t have to make the same mistakes she made. She wants to grab her before she moves forward and warn her, “Make sure to be careful around that corner” or “Walk down that path – it’s the best route.” You both grew up together, might have shared the same room and despised the fact that she got to buy mostly all new clothes while you got the hand-me-downs yet you knew that having her around was fun and comforting. You would always love to tag along with your sister, even if she, many times found you to be quite an embarrassing younger sibling - although she probably bestowed you the privilege of tagging along once in a while. Yet, if someone ever teased you at school, she wouldn’t hold back when it came to sticking up her fangs for you. You might not admit it - but as a child - knowing somewhere at the back of your mind that you sister is not going anywhere and she is there to stay (all your life) simply gave you an unknown high…. TO ALL WHO HAVE SISTERS - YOU ARE THE LUCKY ONES