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To The Over-Protective Brother I'd Never Give Up

Thank you for being my fashion police, my best friend, my shoulder to cry on.

Melanie Campbell

Feb 20, 2017

Lehigh Valley, PA

To The Over-Protective Brother I'd Never Give Up

Melanie Campbell

Dear Brother,

Thank you.

Thank you for being my best friend, my fashion police, my shoulder to cry on, the one who has never given up on me. Thank you for defending me no matter what. Thank you for giving me a kick when I needed it. Thank you for protecting me like our dad would have because, without you, I'd be no one. Thank you for always giving me the best advice and being my best friend.

Thank you for staying up late nights with me and talking with me about everything. Thank you for the words of wisdom that a normal 13/14-year-old probably would never have. Thank you for the life lessons you taught me. Thank you for protecting me from myself. Thank you for being my saving grace.

I know our relationship isn't always rainbows and butterflies. But you mean more to me than most people. You are my world and my joy in life. You, I know, will never give up on me and that, my little brother, means the most to me. Thank you for all the fun you've taught me. Thank you for the innocence you contain. You are my life.

I know you've had a big role on your shoulders when Dad died and, when you were old enough, you were "the man of the house". Thank you for never letting that go to your head. Thank you for always protecting me when I didn't think I needed it. Thank you for loving me because I am your sister. I am grateful for our relationship. I am grateful that you are alive. I am grateful you are my brother.

Now, little brother, you are my world and my number one. You've protected me from my demons, you've held me when I cried, you've protected me when I didn't think I needed it. You have saved me. I never had to ask you, why would I ask that of a 13 year old who can barely understand what color the sky is. But, I couldn't thank you enough to do that for me.

Thank you for being there and loving me. Thank you for showing me first hand that not all guys are the same. You are growing up into such an incredible young man and I couldn't be prouder. Thank you for protecting me throughout these years and for you continuing to protect me. I will never give you up because you never did me.

Always and Forever,

Your Sister

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All names should be "unisex names."

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!