BEING AN ONLY CHILD

Many people with siblings wish they were an only child, while people who are the only children, wish they had siblings

How does it really feel ?

Many people think being an only child is lonely and boring. Well guess what.. it is!

Although I am an only child, I definitely didn’t grow up lonely. From family to friends, I always have them around me.

I grew up with my 3 boy cousins, who are all close to age as me. They treated me like their sister, so I really didn’t feel lonely. Until I went home, and they weren’t there. I managed to create an imaginary friend ‘Sara’ who went everywhere I went, and did everything I did. LOL that does sound a bit lonely, but Sara was my best friend. Being an only child, taught me that I don't need people around me, to have fun all the time. I can do things on my own, and be independent and still have fun.

When I was with my cousins, they annoyed me all the time. Throwing stuff at me, cracking their bones in my ears, ripping my dolls heads off, and making me into a tomboy. They annoyed me all the time, but I’m glad I grew up with them! I have lots of cousins, but these are the only ones adjacent in age, which did make us way closer.

We grew up with a backyard swing set, catching frogs, playing baseball (which I sucked at), climbing trees, going to carnivals, watching movies, fighting and having lots of fun.

My cousins made my childhood very fun! I couldn’t imagine life without them. We’re all older now, but I still have their backs. When they weren’t at my house, I was at theirs. Even though they beat me up to make me stronger, and threw balls at me I always looked forward to hanging out with them.

When I wasn’t with my cousins, I was usually with my best friends I had made on my street. Usually just playing chalk, riding our bikes, going to the park and having fun.

Even though I am an only child, I did grow up with 2 half brothers. When I stayed at their house, we always played games and I went to their hockey and baseball tournaments.

Thus saying, growing up as an only child can be lonely, but it’s not that bad, especially when your family and friends are around you.