I wanted to write this for all the sisters out in the world. Those who are also mothers and leaders and anchors for their families. Without a doubt, the women in my life are some of the strongest people I know. They are not perfect, but they never cease to amaze me. They are constantly faced with hardship and adversity, but they never give in. For however many times they are knocked down, they claw their way back up. Though their hands are evidence of their struggles and the shadows behind their smiles hint at something darker, they always find enough strength to lend. In my case, I know our childhood was a constant uphill climb. I know the adolescence of my sisters ended much too soon, and I am spoiled because of the sacrifices my family made.

My relationship now with my sisters is either, “Don’t look at me. I’ll punch you,” or “Where should we hide the body?” There is no in between. I hope this unconditional affection is true for you as well. No bond has more potential than that between sisters. I know that my singing and music taste can be overbearing sometimes, but here are five songs that I think every sister should listen too.

1. The Middle - Jimmy Eat

This is to remind you that even when it feels like the end of the world, it's not.

2. Hate To See Your Heart Break ft Joy Wiliams - Paramore

This one is to remind you that hearts can heal. Any pain of yours is my pain too.

3. Keep Holding On - Avril Lavigne

I always have your back no matter what you face. As your sister, you're stuck with me.

4. I'll Stand By You - Glee Cast

"Nothing you confess could make me love you less..." (Sidenote: My sisters know I love Glee!)

5. History - One Direction

Our sisterhood means more to me than any material object I could ever own. (Sidenote: Unless it's a signed picture of me and One Direction. Love you!)