Having a twin means you are blessed with an automatic best friend. A twin represents someone who will always be there for you during times of need, someone who will always be supporting you and, most importantly, someone who will constantly have your back no matter what you are going through.
I am fortunate enough to have a brother, a best friend and a twin, all in one! Luke is my only sibling, and I couldn’t imagine life any other way. We push and support each other in athletics, academics and overall in life. I can confidently say I wouldn’t be half the person I am today without him by my side every step of the way.
Now that we have reached the point in our lives where we must be separated most of the year, it has made me realize how lucky I truly am to have such a great best friend like my brother. While growing up, I learned the great things about being a twin and I hope my fellow multiples can relate!
T - Trust:
Trusting an individual can be very tough for many people because nowadays nothing is kept a secret. Twins trust each other and stay loyal to one another. Twins always have an open ear to help their brother or sister, even if it is just airing complaints or discussing the day’s events. (Luke if you are reading this, I am sure you can relate!)
W – Wacky:
Identical or not, it is still pretty wacky to have a sibling of the exact same age as you with very similar characteristics. Everyone always asks the same question. Are you identical? Well, I am a girl and he is a boy...
I - Independent:
Having a twin has taught me to embrace the talents I find within myself and to support my brother, family or friends in what they are most passionate about. It has helped me develop myself as a different person from my sibling and to find my strengths and run with them because everyone has different passions.
N – Necessity:
At this point in my life, I couldn’t imagine my life without all the shared birthday celebrations and festivities. Life without the vacations, carpools, athletic workouts, constant competitions and support of my twin would never be as fun without him.
S - Special bond:
Twins surely share a special bond. Constantly working together, being together and growing up together hand in hand plays a major role in this unique bond. They may be there sometimes to push you down, and laugh, but they are most definitely always there to pick you right back up and continue life with you.
As time goes on, colleges, jobs and life might get in the way of constantly being together, but I will always consider my twin my best friend. I am sure many other sets can agree.
Luke, if you are reading this, thank you, Thank you for being you! Life wouldn’t be the same without you by my side.
