Let me just start by saying.....No, my twin brother and I are NOT identical.

It all began 21 years ago when me and my twin were born. We were, literally, two peas in a pod. We had everything from matching outfits to matching blankets. Everything was in two's. There were two laughs, two cries, two diapers to change, and two scrapes and bruises. I am sure trying to handle two kids, who were the same age, was very difficult. I don't know how my parents handled it and kept their composure all those years. Well they managed to do it, so thank you for that.

Now, growing up with a twin is something that is unlike any other. I will never be able to experience going to school by myself, or being afraid of my brothers friends. I was never able to lie to him because his friends always told him the truth, whether I liked it or not. We had the same drama most of the time because his friends were my friends, and my friends were his friends. We dated each others best friends and honestly, it was kind of funny. Breakups and fights were hard, but thankfully he was always there to support me.

Looking back at everything we have been through as siblings, and twins, I would not trade it for anything. Yes, we had our fights like any other brother and sister, but we also shared so many memories together growing up. Its nice to share a birthday with someone who is as excited to turn 18 and even 21 as I am. It is nice to know that someone went through the same hardships as I did, so I know that I am not alone. I also know that no matter what he will answer the phone when I call him, or so I hope. Being a twin has many perks and something I would not trade for the world. He is my other half and sometimes knows me better than I know myself.

And to answer the question you have been dying to know the answer too....YES, we do have "twin-telepathy". Other twins would understand this, but it is one of the best perks about having a twin.