Part Four: Hometown heroes
January 25, 2021
There are older siblings everywhere that are home all day independently caring for their siblings while their parents are at work. In some cases, this unexpected situation has led to older siblings creating deeper bonds, better relationships, and closer connections with their younger siblings. In other cases, taking care of younger siblings has been nothing but a chore that comes with ample amounts of stress, anxiety, and frustration. And still, in other cases, it is a bit of both.
No matter what the situation is, however, older siblings have become heroes under the spotlight of the pandemic. Their adversary and determination to take care of their younger siblings is admirable.
There is no doubt that the pandemic has been difficult for everyone. We have all watched as our houses became not only homes but also schools, churches, workplaces, gyms, and restaurants. We have watched people take up different responsibilities and build different relationships.
Everyone had had their own experiences throughout the pandemic. There have been times of distress, loss, grief, and uncertainty. But also times of clarity, gratitude, and celebration. Through it all, the one reliable notion we have clung to was that together, we will get through this.