Growing up with my best friend
When I moved in my current house at the age of five, I was very apprehensive. I loved my old house, so the idea of living somewhere new terrified me. Once I moved in, I was immediately met with this girl who I supposedly knew. It was a girl named Julie who I had seen occasionally throughout my early life. Little did I know the future that we had.
This all dates back to my mothers childhood. Her childhood best friend was a girl named Katie, who is my friends mom. That decision pushed the idea of moving here from Easton due to the fact that there would be a familiar face. Because of this former relationship, Julie has been in my life since the beginning. Julie, being born a couple months before me, even visited me in the hospital with her mom a day after I was born. I actually grew up with her and have been friends with her through every stage of my life. This bond of growing up with someone is not something that everyone has. I am very fortunate and lucky to be able to experience this
Over the years, we have grown to become very close, attached at the hips as our parents like to stay. I have no concept of being bored. I grew up always having someone to hang out with, having someone to talk to, and having someone to count on. We are almost always together. My weaknesses are her strengths, and vice versa. We balance each other out, which makes us the perfect team. This is especially true when it comes to helping each other out with our problems. For example, there have been numerous times where we help each other out in our personal lives just because we know each other so well. She knows me better than I know myself, which is why I always go to her when something important happens or if there are any issues.
Despite the numerous relationships I have with other people, nothing compares to the bond I have with Julie. She is not my friend, she is my sister. Basically twin sister (we are only 2 months apart). I often relate us to Meredith and Cristina. If you have ever watched Grey's Anatomy, you know what I am talking about. The kind of friendships where you don't have to even speak and you understand what the other one is saying. Although I would never say this to her, she truly is one of a kind and I love her. I can never repay her for the friendship she has given to me, and she will always hold a special place in my heart.
I'm so so glad that you have such a one of a kind bond with Julie. Because I've moved from place to place I don't really have any friends from when I was super young, but I definitely understand how much of a role a best friend plays in your life. They change your world for the better and are there for all the ups and downs.
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ReplyDeleteGrowing up with someone who you have known since birth is something very special and unique. While I cannot say I have known my best friend since birth, I understand what you mean when you say she knows you better than you know yourself. Friendships are like no other relationship you could have, and I am so happy you have been given someone to go through each stage of life with!
ReplyDeleteI love this story, I'm unfamiliar to it, but it's so heartwarming. I never knew you guys are as close as you are. Like Intro to Performing Arts, I noticed you were good friends, but "twins!" Never would have guessed that. It's so cool you always have someone there for you, I envy that. I really hope you stay friends.
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice. Growing up with someone that you have known for your entire life is very special. I personally don't have that type of relationship with anyone, but that seems like a very strong connection.
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