5 Things We Forget To Tell Our Younger Sisters More Often
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5 Things We Forget To Tell Our Younger Sisters More Often

Best friends, our family, and ice cream will help you through a bad break up.

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5 Things We Forget To Tell Our Younger Sisters More Often
Cassidy Burger

When my younger sister was born I was over the moon. She was like having my own little baby alive doll. I kind of thought that I was her second mom. Over the years I've watched her grow up right in front of me. It kind of seemed like overnight she went from being my little sister to my not so little sister. (She's seriously like three inches taller than me and looks like she's 3 years older.)

Over the years, we've grown apart and come back together, closer than ever. No matter how far apart we are I'll always be here for her. I may be young but I've definitely had my fair shares of trials and tribulations and don't want her to make some of the mistakes that I did.

With all that being said here are just a few things I want her to know.

1. I'm so so proud of you

I don't always tell you this but I'm so proud of you. You've always been the one to ensure that you achieve everything you want. You never give up and always give your best in all that you do. I've never seen you do anything half ass.

2. It's OK to fail

I know that nobody wants to hear this but it's true. I know you've probably seen hundreds of "inspiring" posts telling you that failure is good. But let me tell you, failure really is what makes you stronger. You've seen me fail hundreds of times, yet I'm still doing great and living my best life. You're bound to fail at some point in your life but I'm going to be there to help you pick up the pieces.

3. Best friends, our family, and ice cream will help you through a bad breakup

This one is pretty self-explanatory but I can't even begin to tell you the truth behind it. As much as it breaks my heart, I know that one day you'll have to go through some heartbreak of your own. With your best friends, our parents, and a tub of Phish Food ice cream you'll make it through. I promise, because I did.

4. Don't worry about being "cool"

I want you to know that fitting in with the "popular" people really isn't that big of a deal. Never feel that you have to impress anybody just because they seem to be important. Don't change for anybody. It's never worth it. It might work out for a little, but in the long run what really matters is that you're able to look back and know that you were you even when someone challenged that.

5. You're absolutely allowed to cry

I know that you absolutely hate showing any signs of weakness, even if it means holding in everything until you absolutely explode. Really try to not ever get it to that point.

It's OK to cry.

It's OK to cry over something stupid and small.

It's OK to cry over something huge and life-changing.

It's OK to cry. With that being said, just make sure that you're not always crying.

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There's only so much that I can tell you in an article, but I have many other things I want to share with you as well. As life goes on I'm bound to make some more mistakes. I promise you that as I make these mistakes I will always share them with you, in hopes that you'll share your mistakes with me. We have the whole rest of our lives to be dummies and to make rights and wrongs. But with each other in our lives, we'll be able to do absolutely anything.

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