Will I be lonely?
No matter how much conviction we have in the fact that we are all going to die one day, neither of us wants to be lonely. It’s funny how things have changed over the generations, isn’t it? Our parents grew up surrounded by a big, bustling family—cousins running around, aunts and uncles always there to lend a hand. But for us, it’s a different story.
We’re more scattered and independent. We don’t have the luxury of having a big extended family around us all the time. And sometimes, that can be a little scary. I mean, I only have one sibling, and the thought of losing that connection is terrifying. My brother will soon be busy with his job, and I’m busy with mine, and it feels like we will drift further and further apart.
And then there’s the whole cousin situation. I barely even see mine, let alone spend time with them. It’s like we’re all off doing our own thing and living our own lives, and there’s this growing distance between us. But here’s the thing – just because we’re not as close-knit as our parents’ generation doesn’t mean we have to be lonely. We might not have a big family to rely on, but we have something just as valuable: each other.
Sure, my brother and I might not see eye to eye on everything, and we might not always get along. But at the end of the day, he’s still my brother, and I wouldn’t trade him for anything. I don’t want him or me to be lonely at the end of the day as an option.
And as for my cousins, well, maybe it’s time to start making more of an effort. Maybe it’s time to reach out, to reconnect, and to bridge that gap that’s been growing between us. The only problem is that “vibe” is more important for our generation than “blood relations.” And I totally am in support of that. Because just because someone is related to us doesn’t give them the right to mistreat us.
I didn’t listen to my parents when they told me, “Family is important, no matter how big or small, no matter how near or far.” But today when I feel lonely sometimes, I can feel why they say that. And I realize that even if we’re not as close as we once were, that connection is still there, just waiting to be rediscovered.
Until next time, Adios amigo!
Read about My Younger Brother HERE and My Father’s Unique Perspective HERE!
