It’s Me and You till the end baby girl
A sister by definition is a female who has one or both
parents in common with another. A
generic and bland description of the person who means the most to me. Since I
was a little girl I was told by my mother to treat my sister like she was the
only thing I had in the world. At the young age of.. I don’t know? Six? I didn’t quite understand
what she truly meant by that. If my sister got in trouble we’d both suffer the
same consequences. If she got beat?
Guess what, I got beat too. Although cruel at the moment, I now understand why
my mom raised us the way she did. It was to teach us that we had to stick
together and never abandon one another. One day after we beat the living crap
out of each other my mom gave us a lecture (like always) but, ended it a little
differently. After she was done yelling, my mom tried to explain to us why we
should value one another. The words she said next would never escape my mind.
My sister would be the only person to never leave my side. The only person to
fully understand me and all my struggles. The only person who would never bad
mouth me or stab me in the back. The only person to equally feel my pain and
happiness. The only person who will tell me what I need to hear and not hold
back. The only person who will love me unconditionally. The only person who
really, and I mean REALLY, knows me for who I am. I have spent every moment of
my life with that “female”. And we argue about half the time but, I wouldn’t
trade it for anything in the world. My worst fear in life is not having her
around to share my greatest and darkest times with. Not having her to complain
to when I have a bad day. Or laugh with her about a random girl’s tore up hair.
Or talk in that stupid accent we made up when we were little. If something were
to happen to her, I would also die shortly after of a broken heart. I’m one of
those people who believe in soul-mates but, I don’t believe they have to be
your significant other. Instead I think they are someone who you share an
extraordinary bond with. I don’t need anyone else in this world. I love her
with every ounce of my being and particle of my soul. The best gift my parents
could have ever gave me is her and I can’t thank them enough. A sister to me is
the only person I couldn’t live without.
“Isn’t it weird that you’re my sister? And you live with
me?” - Karina
This made me tear up I know exactly how you feel . I have two sisters and my mom had put us through the same type of discipline you've had ! I give you props girl ! Having a sibling especially a sister is a challenge but a great challenge .Glad somebody made it known that having a sister isnt always a bad thing but a great thing. This is my favorite piece I love how I can relate to pieces of writing !
ReplyDeleteSister are always there for you. Great essay i think everyone who has a sister can relate to this great job
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweetly written and i'm so glad that you've gotten to grow up with someone that you regard so highly. I love how much emotion you could feel through the words. GOOD JOB!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is very relatable. I have two sisters, an older and a younger, growing up I was closer to my older sister because we were two years apart. I admired her responsibility and matureness. I grew up much faster than my peers in elementary school because my older sister matured quickly and I was fast to replicate. My older sister is now in college, so my relationship with my little sister has grown tremendously. I now know that I have to maintain a positive example because my sister will follow my guidance. It is not an easy task, being an older sister, but I know that I will never be lonely and that I will always have a support system, whether I would like one or not. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I have two sisters and honestly I do not know what I would do without them; my sisters mean the world to me. I loved how you described the different experiences you had with your sister, through reading this I can tell how strongly you feel about her.
ReplyDeleteI love how you wrote this, with all of the examples and how I can relate to it. I have one older sister, and I don't know how I would be without her. I love how you put what your mom said, because my mom would say the same exact thing to me. I also love how you put the definition of what a sister is, but in reality a sister is so much more than that.
ReplyDeletePersonally this is my favorite October writer. I have a sister and even though she annoys me half the time we still love each other.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't have a sister, I have a brother and we argue constantly. Not a day goes by without an argument or some fists thrown. Yet after we argue, my parents would always tell us that we would only have each other when they were gone. As stubborn as always, I shrug it off. Yet there are times in which I do realize that it's true--your sibling will be by your side always.
ReplyDeleteMy parents instilled in me the same ideas that your mom told you. My two sisters drive me crazy but I know that they''ll 've there for me when I need them the most. I liked your use of repetition where you said, "The only person...", here you emphasize how much you love and value your sister. The magnitude of it kept me reading. Thank you for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteI can really feel the strong emotions that you incorporated in the piece. Overall, your essay is very raw and relatable. I have an older sister, and honestly, no one in this world can anger me more than she can, but I don't know where I would be without her. This was great!
ReplyDeleteThe way you and your sister get along while still arguing sometimes is described well.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently gained a younger sister in the past few years and I can only hope that one day we share the same connection you do with your sister. This story was obviously heartfelt and I admire your bravery for sharing your feelings. Great story!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo cauteeee ! I enjoyed every line, especially the last line ! I love your guys' relationship. Everyday I wish I had a sister like that; but you did a great job with getting your point across. Describing your relationship and experiences made your story all the better.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cauteeeee ! I love your guys' relationship; everyday I wish I had a sister; but describing your relationship and experiences made this story all the better. Every line had me hooked, especially the last one. Great Job (:
ReplyDeleteI found this piece to be a new definition to some on what love really is, showing that it has its ups and downs and that it doesn't have to a physical relationship to show two people truly care for one another.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, this makes me wish I had a sister. Your emotion was so strong, great job!
ReplyDeleteMaking me wish I had a sister to share all these things with. The bond you share is clearly apparent and I can feel the love. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It kind of reminded me of me and my sister. My sister and I are close and you're right, I can't live without her
ReplyDeleteI relate to this, i have a brother and he gets on my nerves sometimes but i still love him. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe way you and your sister get along even if you guys are arguing that is something else and it had a lot of emotion, great job
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so relatable and I love it! My friendship with my sister is really strong and I honestly do not know what I'd do without her! She's my go-to gal when I need advice and I completely understand you. Great job with your story girl!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted a brother or a sister but that never happened but very good.
ReplyDeleteawww this so sweet! i enjoyed reading this a lot, very well written! Although i have a brother and sometimes he annoys me most of the time and we argue but in the end we still love each other :) overall great job!
ReplyDeleteMy sister punches me at least once every day. But she is my sister, and I still love her. This story was a really insightful view on what it's like to a sibling.Great work!
ReplyDeleteLove this piece seeing the relationship that you and your sister have is inspiring. I could how much you guys love and support each ither especially in this piece! You really showed how much she means to you and i hope she gets to read this! You're story really touched my heart even though i have no sister haha :)
ReplyDeleteThis piece made me cry in Precalc! So emotional and beautiful and describes a wonderful relationship between sisters. My sister and I share a similar relationship and I'm sure she'll cry reading this as well. Very nice work !
ReplyDeleteyasss!!!! I loved this story and enjoyed reading this so much. But i sometimes I hate my sister because 97/100 she annoys me but i still love her no matter. Amazing and Wonderful Work.
ReplyDeleteI was seriously in tears. This piece is just heart warming to me. Great job !!!! I think this piece is one of my favorites out of all of them.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you expressed your feelings for your sister like that and what it takes to have a sibling. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sister, only cousins. But i could still relate to this piece because of how strong your connection is to each other. Great use of detailed words!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good piece. I can relate to you, if anything ever happened to my sister Im not sure what I would do.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great story, very well written. My brother and I fight and argue all the time . Doesn't mean I don't love him anymore. GREAT JOB:)
ReplyDeleteSince I have a little sister of my own, I can really relate to your childhood experiences with you're, soul mate :) Really enjoyed this narrative! It taught me lesson, that I should always love and cherish my sister no matter what :D
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sibling but I can relate, great job
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have a sister as well and I don't know what I will do without her! It makes me so happy when I see other siblings treating one another with unconditional love!
ReplyDeleteThat's so true about sisters. They can fight as if they hate each other but don't let the outside world attack either one because then they will join together against the world. A sister always has your back. Parts of your story was so true, it could go on a Hallmark card! I hope you shared this with her sister, it would make her feel so special!
ReplyDeleteThis is a heart warming story but i wish i could have that kind of bond with my brothers and sister. They all make fun of everything I do wrong, hold it against me for years, make sure everyone they know also knows my embarrassing moments, punch me, take control of the TV or the computer or what ever I'm using, use me so i can do stuff for them, and once every now and then, they are actually nice or decent. Even though that is what family does, i never thought of it to this extent. I couldn't live without them, but i can't live with them either.
ReplyDeleteI loved the way you opened this story, comparing the impersonal definition with your definition was a huge strength of this story. I also really enjoyed the anecdote about your mother, I feel that it added to your message really well.
ReplyDeleteThis story gives great depth of detail of how you and your sister are. This is a GREAT piece of literature and I hope you show your sister this to show to her how much you appreciate her.
ReplyDeleteI loved this story. My brother and I were the closest of friends and did everything together. Then he enlisted in the Air Force, and lives 3000 miles away, and I get to see him once a year. I'm glad that it sounds like you treasure every second you have with your sister.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do argue and fight with my siblings, I do enjoy their presence. I love my brother and sisters so just reading this makes me appreciate them more. Noice!
ReplyDeleteI can really relate to this. I have many younger siblings myself and I really enjoyed how well written it was.
ReplyDeleteThis was very touching. Your narrative shows me how important family is and how much we can neglect that .Siblings always have an inseperable bond and its great that you are there for your sister. Great work!
ReplyDeleteGood job on your story I love the details you put into this
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but this made me cry. It's so beautiful and relatable. It's just me and my sister and I don't know what I would do without her. She has always been there for me my entire life and I don't think there is a single thing I don't tell her. My mom says to us all the time that sisters will never leave your side and I know that's true. I absolutely loved reading this.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is great because I have a little sister so I completely relate. The relationship you guys have makes me realize how lucky we are to have that connection. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis really was very just.. heartwarming and i have 2 sisters so yean of corse, i can definitely relate
ReplyDeleteThis story is so nice! Having two little sisters I can definitely relate to the emotions and statements you presented. I really enjoyed this, fantastic job!!
ReplyDeleteMan how I wish I had a sister to bond with and share deep secrets. I have a brother instead! This heartwarming story made me want to be with my family at the moment so now we are all going out to dinner.
ReplyDeleteI never had a sister but always wanted one. I have a brother which I know is completely different. You explained the relationship and the bond beautifully and in a way no one else has before.
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazing read, and makes me really appreciate my siblings. I have a similar bond with my brothers and my younger sister, and I'm glad you two can look out for each other and whatnot, nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThis piece was beautiful and inspiring!I liked how you were very descriptive.Now I know what it is like to have a sister by your side.Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis story makes me cry..I have no sister but i feel it.I wish i have a sister but brothers are loved me too much.I think who has sister they feel this story.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweetly written! It causes the reader to feel love, even if they don't specifically have a sister. Love between your words! I do have a sister and our relationship is not as kindly as this one but knowing that they exist are good enough for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie, I actually cried while reading this. I have an older sister and she means everything to me. This piece was very relatable and I liked that you put the generic definition of a sister and amplified it by describing what a sister truly means.
ReplyDeleteaha pretty relatable with my sisters. But very good job!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually an only child so reading this makes me have a really warm feeling inside. Being an only child gets lonely so it must be lovely majority of the time to have a female sibling. I hope you guys stay close!
ReplyDeleteReally good story! I can relate to this because me and my brothers fight sometimes but I still love them.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a raw personal narrative and I loved reading it! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG. Speechless! I know you and your sister very well, and this only made me realize that you truly care for her no matter how much you two fight! Your definition of a sister was personal and heartwarming. I could feel the passion coming at me through the computer screen. Fantastic job, Alexis! :)
ReplyDeleteI can relate because I have two 18 year old sisters and they have both moved out recently . I never thought I wouldn't see them for a hole month but it has been that , but im very glad that we had the most memories when we were younger I cherish those moments everyday
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorites because it's so true about sisters and there are so much emotions that made my heart glow up and warm. I have little sister and even though she bugs me 24/7, I still love her no matter because I will always be there for her. I felt so happy after I read this because I know that I should value my sister but also my family since not a lot of people have families nor siblings love and depend on each other. I couldn't live with my brother and sister since they make my life complete. Keep your marvelous amazing writing! Cheers to this fabulous story :)
ReplyDeleteYour story provided a relatable point of view, keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this because I have a brother that I used to constantly fight with, but I still love him because he's a part of our family
ReplyDelete-Corbin Cagle
AHHH MENDOZA! This piece made my insides tingle because I would have never expected for you and Katrina to be this close. I love how you love Katrina unconditionally no matter what. From reading this, I can only imagine the things you would sacrifice for your sister just to have her by your side. I love how you willingly let her vent to you, pour her heart out to you, etc and manage to be that big sister who she can look up to. The relationship you and Katrina shares makes me wish that my brother and I had the same exact bond. I really loved reading your story because everything you mention about her really shows that you support her and care about her and that you are more than grateful for having her in your life. Good job Mendoza! I love you!!!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me think of my little brother. Even though we get on each others nerves, we have our loving moments. I can't see my life without him. I got teary eyed reading this and it warms my heart. You did amazing job and I hope your sister read this!
ReplyDeletethat was insightful and well stated to describe how you feel about your sibling. that seemed personal so thanks for sharing information that was close to you.
ReplyDelete-Martin Landaeta
i love the emphasis on family because it is a good way to connect with your reader! great job!
ReplyDeletei love the emphasis on family because it is a good way to connect with your reader! great job!
ReplyDeleteLove this story, it touched me great story :)
ReplyDeleteGood job on this one. This was a really inspiring story because even though I'm not a girl and can't directly relate I do have a brother I'm very close to and I know he would do anything for me. Family really is one of the most important things in life. I love your personal connection with this piece. I also liked your relaxed style of writing. It made it more interesting to read.
ReplyDeleteHaha cool story I can't really relate cause my sister is never around but I guess I can at the same time cause I tell my brother everything I do,Great job i want to see more.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet... now I need to go give my sister a hug
ReplyDeleteI personally cherish the idea of siblings because I am an only child. And so this story about loving your sister and always being there for each other really touched me. The meaning grew even deeper as you gave stories of how you two grew closer and closer and always overcame any differences you had.
ReplyDeleteI can really relate to this story as i have multiple siblings. We tend to get along and im glad i have them by side when i need them.
ReplyDeleteI have a younger sister and we never got along when we were younger. Now that we are older we are literally like best friends.But unlike friends I KNOW she'll always have my back. Your mom said the same thing your mom did. Of course we still fight and mess around but that's what's so fun about having a sister. "A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.''
ReplyDeletei Don't have any really close siblings but great piece:)
ReplyDeleteI feel like you wrote this straight from your heart, I feel everything I read was written by your own way of thinking and not others. I really respect this submission
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your story about your sister, my mom told me the exact same thing when my sister was born, she was born to be my best friend for life.
ReplyDeleteThis is so relatable! I think everyone who has a sibling can relate to this! I LOVED THIS STORY.
ReplyDeletethis is a very good piece of writing. i enjoyed reading this piece.
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