Thanks Scully, BeautifulGarbage, Teejay, and Patio34.
I have found it useful in trying to sort out my life.
Yes, Scully, it is sad that we let anyone dictate who our friends are. Fear makes people do such unkinds things.
BeautifulGarbage (sure that isn't BeautifulGirl?), how lucky to have that teacher in your life.
Teejay, no wine before its time, yes, friends take to grow and mature. So nice to have a close relationship with your siblings.
Patio34, definitely has a close friend in her sister. I love her posts. Some think that siblings are automatically your friends. Not so, it takes love and consideration for them too.
So watch the word "friend"; use it carefully and knowledgeably