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An Open Letter to the Brother I Never Said Goodbye To

Thank you!

Candice Christian

Feb 06, 2017

Tampa, Florida

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An Open Letter to the Brother I Never Said Goodbye To

Candice Christian

Dear Brother,

Thank you! For being the best role model I could've asked for. I always have looked up to you. You now inspire me to continue my journey at full force. You left your legacy and good deeds behind for us all to remember forever.

You taught me to do for others and they will do for you. The true meaning of selflessness... Remember the year you went and gave blood platelets for almost 6 months just to give us all Christmas presents? Everyone else does.

Thank you for giving me my first beer before I turned 21. I can never forget all the fun parties you would bring me to because the ladies thought I was cute. I also appreciate you teaching me how to chug a beer in 6 seconds... it comes in use A LOT.

Thank you for always answering your phone when I needed advice. You were the only person I could go to and ask for help without you getting angry. Remember when you drove over 20 hours in a broke down car to save me from an abusive relationship? I will never forget... you saved my life.

What about all the other lives you saved? I remember you talking a few of your friends off the ledge. They all remember. Or the time you did mouth to snout on that dog on the beach who was drowning. He remembers.

Thank you for unconditionally loving me no matter what! Even when I made stupid decisions you were always right there to pick me up and guide me. Remember calling all your friends at 3 am to help me to not get arrested because you were 6 hours away and couldn't save me yourself?

Thank you for teaching me self love. You would constantly remind me how important I was and how to not take shit from anyone because I only deserve the best. If anyone has a problem "fuck em".

Thank you for teaching me to be myself. You were always so genuine and the center of attention. You never changed for anyone... and like you said if they have a problem with that... "FUCK EM"

Thank you for teaching me to fight back... Remember all the times you would sit on me, poke me, annoy me, and wait for me to respond. I know your goal wasn't to teach me a lesson it was just to annoy me... but it did. I learned to be a strong woman.

Thank you for getting into so much trouble when you were younger that mom, the school, and EVERYONE knew what I was trying to do before I even did it. It taught me "don't make the same mistakes your brother made." Even though I did sometimes.

Thank you for teaching me to sing better. I never took chorus so learning harmonies with you was always so inspiring. Not to mention the many times you would over sing songs and make up your own lyrics just to make me laugh.

I couldn't thank you enough for all the things you had done for me in your 28 years. But every last thing even down to making me breakfast, lunch, and dinner.... and letting me come to your house just to escape mom sometimes. I will miss you more than the world. I may not ever be able to call you for advice anymore but I know you will always be with me. And I know ALL that you taught me growing up will stay with me forever.

Thank you for being the best brother anyone could've ever asked for! I love you....

Never goodbye... See you next time...

Love,

Your annoying little sister

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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