Today my younger brother told me “Life really sucks but you’re always so nice to me”.

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My heart absolutely burst. He’s 16, and going through a lot in his life right now. Like, seriously, more than any kid his age (or any person at all, really) should be forced to endure. Hearing this made me feel like I was doing good, I love knowing that I’m not letting him down . I’m very lost and down about where I should go in my own life, but at least I know I’m doing something right. He has no idea how much I needed to hear that.

Comments

  1. apricotfairy Avatar

    I hope you guys continue to be there for each other. Me and my younger brother have always been close but when our family started to change and tragedy emerged in our young lives, we really leaned on each other more than ever. He has told me something similar in the past, and the truth is knowing someone looks up to me and receives so much motivation and support from me sometimes keeps me going too. I can’t just leave him all alone in this fight.

  2. Human_Bedroom_8036 Avatar

    I hope you continue to treasure each other. Bro said the same to me during the darkest time of my life, helped me to keep going. Sending love and strength from the other side of the world.

  3. danielsmolwater Avatar

    Having someone like you in his life probably means a lot to him. There’s a lot of kids that wish to say something like what he said to their siblings as well but just don’t have that healthy dynamic you two seem to share. 

    If you’re comfortable with it, maybe you should try talking to him about how both of your feelings of life currently. This post is just way too sweet. 😀

  4. cmdr_sparks Avatar

    Thats what family is… Stay blessed and always have this strong bond