I’m 25F. Last year, my little brother came to live with me. It’s honestly been incredible.

EDIT: Since people have been asking, a Q+A is totally welcome, don’t hesitate, I promise to be responsive in the comments!

I’m 25 and my brother is 11. Despite that gap, we’ve always been incredibly close — he’s insanely mature and intelligent, a true “old soul.”

Last year, after endless problems in their marriage, our parents finally split up (to everyone’s huge relief). When it happened, we all agreed as a family that rather than get dragged out of state with either one of our parents, my little brother would come live with me so we could stay together as brother and sister in the city we’ve always lived in. Our parents support us financially, but otherwise we’re on our own.

And honestly? It’s been wonderful. My brother is my favorite person in the world, and while our apartment is tiny, it feels like an actual home.