She says she and her siblings all had their own responsibilities around the house. She also believes there are pros and cons to having a big family. Our household was always chaotic, but it was ...

Dear Last Link: The safest course of action is honesty wrapped in kindness: Tell your aunt you love her but can’t speak for ...

Family isn’t defined by perfect moments—it’s stitched together by the messy, magical chaos only siblings can create. These stories rewind time to the laughter, rivalry, and quiet loyalty that shape ...

I am one of four children, all in our 30s. We live in different countries, although all born in the UK where I and our parents live. My work has taken me from my birthplace in Northumberland toward ...

Dear Eric: My sister, Olivia, died unexpectedly about a year ago. I received the call. I in turn called my other brother and sister. Of my family, only Olivia and I were close. My brother bullied us ...

I long to share my story with someone I love who might understand. By Kwame Anthony Appiah My brother and sister, both more than nine years older than me, were sexually abused by our father before his ...

Dear Eric: My sister, age 86, and I, 84, have two younger brothers, 77 and 74. We have all been invited to share Thanksgiving with one of my brothers and his wife. We siblings are spread out ...

The day my brother died, the dogwoods were in bloom. I sat by my bedroom windowsill, painting my nails. Junior prom was just hours away. I was 16. My brother, Alex, was 18—just 22 months older than me ...

Family boundaries are difficult to maintain, especially when money is involved. What starts as a simple refusal can uncover secrets no one expected. Our Bright Side reader, Daniel (M, 36) wrote to us ...

I bought my first house in 2006, using a VA loan, and then eventually refinanced. I'm lucky to be a homeowner, especially with a 2.6% interest rate. I also feel guilty that none of my siblings can ...

My husband and I have just moved into our first house, and we will be hosting Christmas for our families for the first time and are excited. The trouble is that my parents have made it clear that if I ...

This question is related to my 94-year-old mother’s estate planning. Her only heirs are my brother and I. We are both retired and in our mid-60s. My wife and I are childless, not by choice, but it’s ...