Descriptive Essay About Siblings

A sibling is, at most times, seen as someone who knows you more than anyone, is your anchor, and is your best friend. Siblings have a bond unlike any other. They are always there for each other and have a unique relationship. However, when that relationship exists throughout your childhood and then disappears, a void is present in the absence of your sibling. How that void gets there and the events afterwards are like riding a roller coaster.

My sister and I are very different. We are complete opposites, and we do not attract. However, we were very much the cliché brother and sister duo. That is, until about a year ago.

It was late November, and rather than getting ready for the family holidays, we were falling apart. Arguments became normal and constant. The “I love

I know longer knew her as my sister, but as Santana. It didn’t get much worse after that but we would never be the same as we once were. I finally spoke to Santana again on my niece's birthday, mostly because she is her mother, and it was very frightening. I had gone so long without seeing, speaking, or even thinking about her and I was not prepared to now. My niece definitely made it easier on the both of us I’m sure. She had no idea why I was “gone” for so long but it didn’t matter. She gave me a big hug when she saw me and I realized how much I missed that little girl. The next day, Santana and I were strangers again. We didn’t call each other and ask how things were, but the hatred was behind us. It took several days for us to come in contact again but when we did, we didn’t bring up the past and dwell on it. We moved on. Of course, those things will always be in my mind. All of the hatred, yelling, and arguing will never be forgotten, but a new relationship was made. One that felt artificial for a while, but became the new normal. It is still strange but it’s better than nothing at all. That void needed to be filled, and at least something is taking its