June 06, 2017.
Twenty years ago, today was so wonderful as my baby brother was born.
Twenty years later, today is just as wonderful as it was in ’97. As he’s grown to be such a wonderful man.
Here’s to my no. 1 man.
My brother turns 20 today, and I can’t sleep. It’s got me thinking about the life we’ve left behind. The best memories of our childhood coming back fresh. We were best friends. I hated him so much I’d bite the shit out of him, but oh god. I loved this little shit more than I loved myself. Our childhood was shitty but we were too young to realize the shitty aspects. What we experienced or from where we stood, life couldn’t be happier. Until one day someone shat on all those. But until then, the memories we were given were times I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Last year when it came around to his birthday, I was in the worst place. I was too ashamed to even be his sister. I felt like after everything I’d done or happened to me he’d be too ashamed of me. Maybe he was but we never spoke of it.
All I know is when the worst of worst happened it didn’t bother me much until I realized, no. I’d never want my brother to see this. Like no. He shouldn’t have to put up with this. More than my parents I worried of his judgment. How he’d feel about me, cuz this boy mattered more than my life. And if I’m alive today that too is because every time I thought of doing something stupid I’d think of him and decide no, he doesn’t deserve this. He shouldn’t have to go through with this, I can’t do this to him. His existence has saved my life more than he’d ever know. We grew apart over the years and I always regret letting that happen. But today, he turns 20 and I couldn’t be more proud. He’s still my baby brother and I’d die to hold his little self in my arms for the first time once more, as that was the happiest day of my life.
Happy Birthday!
Can’t believe you aren’t a teenager anymore, you will forever be my only little brother, and I yours only Dhontha.
I hope this year paves your path into betterment as you step into adulthood. Wish you nothing but absolute happiness and success in life! So proud of the man you’ve grown to be and continue to be. ❤️
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