To My Younger Siblings, The Ones Who Teach Me The Most
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To My Younger Siblings, The Ones Who Teach Me The Most

The love I have for you is unconditional.

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To My Younger Siblings, The Ones Who Teach Me The Most
Gloria Ikeji

The first few years of my life on this Earth I was selfish as I was born into an only child. I got everything a kid could ask for and was happy as my friends were also my family. Then my mother remarried, and when I was seven years old she had a baby boy named Aidan, then later had a baby girl named Alexis. I was so ecstatic to have two younger siblings. I was their older sister but also at times because of the age gap I felt like a second mother. It was amazing to watch them grow up into a little human, be able to change their diapers and teach them things. The unconditional love I had for them was indescribable.

Now my brother and sister are teenagers and navigating through figuring out life and high school. To Aidan and Alexis, I am so proud of the things you guys have accomplished so far. The conversations we have always make me laugh. You guys are so compassionate and intelligent, and it shows how your younger generation are so proactive in social change and bettering the world around us. When people are in need, you guys are the first to problem solve and help.

Aidan, you are such a sensitive soul and are comfortable in your sexuality, you do not care what people think. One day you'll randomly have nail polish on and be comfortable even when people ask. You are rebellious at times but with a good nature that can be a trait that helps you in life. Your creativity with the music and art you create inspire me to be a better writer. I know these years are hard as you try to figure out who you are while also listening to what society says a black man or how a mixed child should be, but the only thing that matters is what you think of yourself.

Alexis, you are the most loving and energetic person I have in my life. You are always aware of the people around you and making sure that everyone is okay. Your smile lights up a whole room. You work so hard in school and for the community. You know what you want always and I learn new things from you every time we talk. I cherish the bond we have.

I love you both. I love how we can comfortably talk about any subject, no matter what it may be. I love that we will fight for one second and next be cuddling on the couch. I love that hanging out can just be watching TV but the hours pass so quickly because I feel safe. I love that you guys accept my love and who I am.

Life at times will be hard and you may not know what to do or how to cope but know that I will always be there for you in need. You both are going to grow up to be such proactive, caring, involved, hilarious human beings and I am blessed to experience that. You guys are stuck with me for life and I wouldn't want it any other way.

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