Prodigal Child {Being a Sibling}
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I am me.
I am not my sibling.
The choices they make or made aren’t choices I agree with.
Please don’t pass judgement on me because of something my sibling has done.
Don’t assume that I am anything like them.
Don’t say ‘Oh, your so and so’s brother?
Don’t think you can get away with what they tried to get away with!’ Especially As a teacher, whom I looked up to.
When you find out I am so and so’s sibling
Please don’t suddenly treat me like I have the plague. Their behavior bothers me too.
Please don’t think it’s my parents fault.
They raised us all in a loving, Christian home. My sibling just hasn’t ‘got it’ yet.
Do be my friend regardless of my siblings behavior.
I won’t be a bad influence. Honest.
Do tell me you’ll pray for them.
For where 2 or more are gathered.
Do ask about the fun memories.
My sibling can be fun to be around. Sometimes.
I am me.
I am not my sibling.
LOVE this! I am one of six children and my family and I have heard some of these comparisons. Great post!
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Blessings!
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Yeah, I grew up being known as my oldest brother’s little sister. He was loved by everyone, in trouble, great at sports and killed at 14….
Oh that is tough! It is the same…having a sibling that isn’t a prodigal, but great at everything. My husband, to this day, is compared to what his sister has accomplished. ((Rebecca))