An Open Letter to a Younger Sibling

 



There are so many things I want to say and so many thoughts I want to convey. So, I guess I'll start by just saying this: thank you.

Thank you because you gave me the chance to become an elder sister, a mother, a protector and an adviser. Being your sister is one of the most important aspect in my life, and it has always been my favorite. It has always been a matter of pride for me.

My love, please know that you've always been strong, responsible, caring and far more mature than your age. I have always loved your quirks, your humor and the way you make others feel better. Don't allow those things to be taken away from you.

Sometimes I'd look at you and wish that I can tell you everything so you don't have to go through so many troubles in this lifetime. However, I can't. I only have few lessons to tell. Because just like you, I'm still learning and growing. But for you, I will not hesistate to make mistakes first, so that you could learn from me.  I will make those mistakes so openly to use them as a way to give you some of the best pieces of advice you'll ever received.

There are days that I just wish you get stuck with that little girl you were so I have the easy way to protect you and so you don't have to feel how painful this world could be. But you're growing, and part of growing is trying new things beyond our control. With that comes disappointments, heartbreaks and rejections. I want you to know that you can all experience these undesirable situations and still stand strong. I assure you, you will get over it. You will outgrow the ache. You will learn the best lessons in life because of pain.

On some days, we undoubtedly shout at each other, despise each other, or fight over little things. But know that, at the end of the day, I'll always have your back. I always got you. There is not a thing that I would not do for you.

I'll be honest, I'm a lot stricker than I thought I'd be. I reprimand you at times. But please know that I'm not doing it out of anger, but out of love. It's just that I feel a sense of responsibility for you and I have protective instincts, as if you are my little kitten to watch over. 

Don't worry, I'll make the path you'll paved  a less burden. I'm not gonna promise it will be a lot easier, but I'll assure it'll be bearable to take. I'll have the pressure as much as I can, do the work as much as I can, so you don't have to carry it all anymore.

Always remember that no matter where you find yourself in the future, I am only one second away to be there for you. You can run to me whenever you want to. If you can't fight it anymore, I'll do the fight for you. You'll always be my baby. And I'll always be your protector. Your Guardian. Your Ate.

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