To my big sister,
Even though I hate you 99.99 percent of the time, I love you .01 percent of the time and that should count for something, right? Even though there is a lot of truth to that statement, I couldn’t imagine my life without you. You’re my best friend, my person. You have protected me from the day I was born and still do to this day. You have shielded me from so many hardships and so much heartbreak throughout my entire life, and endured it all yourself. You are the strongest person I know, and I hope to be half the woman you are when I’m your age. I just want you to know that I look up to you because you are my role model.
When I’ve messed up or made a mistake, you don’t sugarcoat any situation but tell me like it is. This is never what I want to hear at the time and we argue and bicker because of it but you know what I need to be a stronger person in the long run.
When I’m having troubles with whatever it may be, friends, school, or just life in general, you always provide a realistic view on things. You never fail to straighten me up and reassure me of what I deserve from a friend or give me a pep talk before I tell dad that I failed an exam (you know how to go about this one very well). Whatever the crisis may be, you’re always there for me. You always have been there for me, but now it’s my turn to be there for you.
I know that you’re going through tough times right now and I wish that I could physically be there for you, but I can’t. At work and in public you always put a smile on your face no matter how you’re feeling but you know that I see past that. After everything you’ve helped me through, I’m here to help you now. I’m here to listen to you, your problems and help guide you and the decisions you make because I’m your not so little sister anymore.
I know that you still see me as the little, pesky ten year old that followed you and your friends around like a puppy. I know that you still see me as the little, vulnerable sister that you’ve always protected and still find the need to protect, but, I don’t need protection anymore. You don’t need to stay strong for me in situations anymore, you can show your true colors and know that I’m going to be right by your side every step of the way like you were there for me. I may still be your little sister, but it’s my turn to step up, my turn to put on the strong face and tell you like it is. It’s my turn to help you with your problems, from work, to friends, and just life in general. I’m here for you like you were there for me and I always be.
Love,
Your not-so-little sister
