Growing up with 3 older brothers made me who I am
Giving a whole new meaning to Daddy’s little girl
Everyday I’m told I’m different or “not like most girls” and I’m not quite sure what that means, but I know I have my three older brothers to thank for that.
Siblings entertain many different roles such as a shoulder to cry on or someone to vent to, but my siblings gave me my inner strength. They gave me the strength to fight for my dreams, to never give up and to always stand up for my beliefs. I was blessed to be given three, strong, older brothers who have taught me more than anyone ever could. They molded me into the person I am today, and I promised them that I’ll always stay true to myself under every circumstance.
Growing up as the youngest of four children already poses a challenge however add the factor of being the only girl in the family. Most people are quick to judge and assume that I had the life of a princess. They’re mistaken. “Daddy’s little girl?” people always questioned. The answer was, and still is no. I was never a spoiled “angel”. I was never handed things, I always worked for everything and that’s how it should be.
My brothers have helped me grow into a strong, independent woman and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I cannot recall a single moment when my brothers gave me the easy way out. I constantly fought for my rightful place in the household. I was always considered just “one of the guys.” I never exactly fit into the “tomboy” category either, just a girl with an edge. From the harsh name-calling, extreme rough housing, and arguments I’d lose simply because I was younger, I have become a stronger person.
A simple baseball game in the front yard was fun, but always competitive. The boys never agreed to a “let her get on base” rule. I was accustomed to having to earn things, even in a recreational activity. They made me tough, maybe not on the outside, but on the inside. That is where they have made the biggest impact on me.
My brothers have taught me valuable life tactics that I live out everyday. They’ve taught me to follow my heart, to stand up for myself, and to fight for what I believe in. They have showed me the importance of believing in yourself, because if you don’t believe in yourself, how is anyone else going to believe in you? I now know how to stand up for myself against the world that surrounds us, and to fight back from all the people who will try to tear you down. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.