She’s your sister. Life is other people”. I believe this to be true as our relationships with our family and friends defines who we are. Without the people around us, ethics and morality would not be as important because we would not have to worry about how our actions are affecting those around us. Having a deep consideration for human ethics and morality enables us to live our lives for others, as well as guides us to personal happiness and freedom.…
Frank Bruni’s experience with his family in “The Gift of Siblings” is typical of most American’s. He makes a strong case for the significance of having close relationships over a lifetime. For instance “Siblings are the only relatives and perhaps the only people you’ll ever know, who are with you through the entire arc of your life” (Bruni 21-22). Frank Bruni believes that your siblings are with you during the most important phases in your life. They’re there during and a part of your fondest memories while growing up and finding yourself. Your siblings follow you throughout life, seeing and supporting important mile stones and challenges.…
“ Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.” –Carol Saline. My sister, Marissa, is the most intelligent and brutally honest person I will ever know. She’s 5’1 and scared of eyeballs, but university level Chemistry doesn’t stand a chance against her. Her persona influenced me to speak my mind and not let people take advantage of me. Marissa’s strong will, made the person who is writing this essay. I know this sounds very cliché but she has literally been there for me through…
Do you have a sister? Is she your best friend or archenemy? Why do you think that some sisters get on while others clash?…
“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there”, quoted by Amy Li.…
A. From the start my sister and I have always been thick-as-thieves. Where she went I would always follow. Of course with any friendship you have good times and bad times.…
No word in the dictionary could explain my relationship with my sister. Paige, not only are you my sister, you were my first friend. We have been through a lot together, and through it all you have become my best friend. There's no one in the world quite like her. But as her sister, I see her a little differently. Most people see her as sweet Paige, but I know her true colors. As most of you know, my sister is going to be graduating college in December. She's probably one of the most intelligent people you…
Most siblings have a lot of things in common, like face, hair style, and color skin. However, my sister and I are very different from each other. Although we were born as twins, we still differ in many ways. Once people get to know us they realize that we are very different in personalities and hobbies. I have often wondered how we ended up so different.…
Sibling relationships- Younger sister used to never listen to me, being the older of the two of us I automatically assumed the “mom” role and would often criticise her choices and decisions. It wasn’t until reading this habit that I realized I wasn’t really listening at…
The bond of sisters is a very rare and special bond. Sometimes it is hard to like one’s sisters but that doesn’t mean one doesn’t love them. It’s ok to think to yourself how much you dislike a certain quality of your sister but if someone else dares comment you are ready to defend her. Sisters are not always the same. They each have their own characteristics, styles and personalities. One thing is for sure, they are the only ones that truly know your family past, because they lived it too. I once read a quote about sisters that I found very interesting. “Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.” This quote could not be truer for the McGrath sisters. In the McGrath garden three beautiful and unique flowers bloomed; Lenny, Meg and Babe.…
Both of my sisters are loud, talkative, confident, extroverted people. I, however, being more grounded, focused, and quiet, was curious to find out what it was like away from their shadows. Their strong personalities, so much alike, tended to overshadow my own, but I never allowed them to define me, and they helped me to find my independence. Living with them taught me how to be flexible, diplomatic, and easy going. I learned that I had to chose what was really worth fighting for. As I began to separate myself from them I began to discover joy in my own things. For a while when I was younger I climbed. Climbing was always my thing, I never had to compete against my sisters to be the best, in my family I was just granted the best climber. I found that as I seeked new things, places and people I found freedom to be…
One thing that really intrigues me a lot is its title. It made me think about why it is called “The Other Sister”. When I heard it (the title), I supposed that the protagonist is an illegitimate child. Then as I watch, I realized that I was wrong with my presumption and I ponder that it’s more far from but deeper than that. I remembered her lines, “Yes, I can if you will give me a chance, mother,” which drew me to a fact that more often than not, our parents worry too much to the point of impeding our capacity to grow. For me, she struggles a lot of being alienated inside her family – when she felt at first uncomfortable with them, when they sent her away to a far special school, and when they still can’t fully accept (in denial of) her disability. Alienation because they seem can’t hear the voiceawhich cries aloud within her, can’t feel the hunger in her heart and can’t see the real her. They want to view her the person they want her to be. It might be…
You are finally here, my dear older sister. I haven’t seen you for years; you still look young and energetic. I want to know everything that has happened to you ever since that day our father passed away. I feel bad about everything that has happened ever since I left, I don’t know what you have been through but I am deeply sorry for making you endure it on your own. You have no idea how much I have to tell you, my life has been drastic and painful, finally someone is here to listen to me. You do look beautiful; you look so healthy my dear sister. As you talk about your past right now I am reminded of my actions long ago. You keep on telling me that I am going to reproach you sister and I don’t know what you mean. But I believed at that moment the best thing I could do for myself and the family was to leave and spare the others, I believed that if I left everything it would have been better for you! I am glad that you’re here right now but you’re telling me that we lost Belle Reve? How could this even happen? Do you know what I had to go through ever since I left? No you don’t, you don’t have any rights to be getting mad at me right now. I too lost a father the same day you lost yours; I too suffered the days that you suffered just in a different way. How dare you disgrace the place that I deeply care about? Yes, I am married to someone who is in the under-class, is that a problem? Why am I not talking? It’s because you’re babbling on about what happened with your life! I am not a quiet person and also, Stanley is an amazing man. I wouldn’t be here without him; he has supported me enough so that I can be standing here right now. I know that you weren’t expecting to find me in a small house like this, all broken and trashed but this is who I am at the moment. I miss the Belle Reve, I miss the presence of our father and mother. I too feel lonely as much as you do. I am a human being and I also have feelings just like yours. I try to understand as much…
In my life I have been through a lot, both good and bad. The one thing that changed my life is the day my precious daughter was born. Seeing her for the first time after waiting 9 long months changed my whole outlook on life instantly. Some people wonder how can you love and care about something so small. A baby is not a thing. A baby is a part of you that will never go away!…
There is a saying that goes like this-‘Be kind to unkind people - they need it the most’. I for one believed it to be utter nonsense.for me it was ‘one for one’s self’. Ever since is remember i was passed from one foster home to another,never really belonging anywhere…nothing was black or white in my life. every thing was decorated in different shades of grey. As soon as I was old enough I packed everything and rushed out to face the world on my own.but something good came out from my earlier misery. The little ten year old I’m proud to call my sister. For me she was everthing.…