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Saying Goodbye To My Brother As I Head Off To College

Quite possibly the hardest goodbye.

Allison Warner

Sep 01, 2016

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Saying Goodbye To My Brother As I Head Off To College

Allie Warner

Leaving for college is odd. It's outside your comfort zone yet it is the most exciting thing to happen in your life thus far. With leaving however, a lot of goodbyes are needed. Friends, co-workers, pets, and family.

The hardest goodbye, surprisingly, wasn't my dog or my parents. It was my 14-year-old brother. And there's so much I wish I could have taught him before I left for school or told him when we were home together. So, it's now or never, right?

Dearest Buddy Boy,

I am so so SO proud of you and all that you have accomplished. I know growing up with 2 older sisters must've been rough, but I hope that I made it a little easier. You know, with our "bro talks" and jam sessions in the car on the way home from school.

You really are one of my best friends. You know my deepest secrets and I know (hopefully) most of yours. We have so many adventures together and I can't wait to have more.

Before I left, I wish I would have told you just how strong you are. You have been a solid rock in my life for the past 14 years. You were always there when I needed a shoulder to cry on. You were there to threaten to beat up my ex-boyfriend even though you were merely 12 years old. You've dealt with bullies at school. You've reached out to people who didn't have any friends.

You inspire me. You are always helping others without realizing it. You're passionate about everything you do. There are so many days that I wish to be more like you. You make me want to be a better sister, friend, and person.

I wish I could be there with you throughout high school to watch out for you and have your back. I wish I would have taught you the best routes to take from choir to social studies so you're not late due to the 4 minute passing the time. I wish I would have taught you how to make actual food not just Chicken Noodle Soup since I won't be home anymore to make food while Mom and Dad are at work. I wish I would have taught you how to stand up for yourself better than I could. I wish I taught you that not everybody is going to like you but that's okay.

You truly touch the lives and hearts of everyone you meet and I am so blessed to be able to call you my brother.

I really miss you and hope you're doing well. I can't wait for you to come visit me soon.

With all the love,

Your Big Sis

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Syllabus week is over and you realize you actually have to try now...or not

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