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An Open Letter To The Sister I Never Had

A sister is more than someone who has the same parents.

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An Open Letter To The Sister I Never Had

All our lives we’ve been attached at the hip. No matter where we went or what we did, we always had to be together, and everyone knew it. Over the past 19 years, you have always been there for me and continue to be my best friend. So this is a thank you, for being not only my person but the sister I never had.

Every time we are together, it is nothing but endless laughter. From the silliest things to the most embarrassing things, to the things that only the two of us would find funny, we always find ourselves laughing until tears are streaming down our faces. There never seems to be a time when we’re together when we're not giggling about something ridiculous. I can always count on you to make me smile, even on the worst days.

No matter what, you are my go-to person when I need help. Whether I make a mistake, need to talk things out, or just want someone’s opinion on a picture, you’re always there to help. It doesn’t matter the time or day because you're always there to offer me advice when I need it. I feel comfortable coming to you with anything. You will never judge me, or make me feel bad, but you’ll always help me figure out what to do from the biggest things to the littlest things.

Even though we don’t see each other very often because of our busy college lives, it’s like nothing has changed every time we are back together. We always stay connected with each other and update one another. We can talk for hours at a time and never get sick of each other's voices. Sometimes it’s like we block out the rest of the world and end up disappearing from parties for hours at a time because we’re so caught up in our conversations.

Thank you for all of the memories. Together, you and I are always getting ourselves into trouble, going on adventures, or even just hanging out, the two of us, watching Pretty Little Liars on the couch with a buffalo chicken pizza. It’s during times like these that I’ll never take for granted. My childhood is filled with so many good memories with you, and I know there are so many more to come in the future.

You are the person who I can always be myself around. From the good to the bad, you’ve seen it all and we’ve helped each other through life’s highs and lows. So thank you for being more than just a cousin to me. You are my best friend, my person, and my future maid of honor, but above all else, you are the sister that I never had.

Love,

Sarah

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