though I don't really know either sibling that well... I moved out when one was 10 and haven't seen him much since, and the other is 22 years younger than me and I've never lived in the same place as him...
so biologically 2, socially/psychologically not sure lol
I voted for 3 because I only count my biological siblings. a younger brother ad two younger sisters.
Two step brothers and a step sister also.
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I have my 2 older half brothers, although we don't bother with the half thing much as their father and mother we don't share aren't around or with us anymore.
And Claire, I would say that you have 1 sibling? Although not to be morbid, I would say it depends on when he died (like, if he died at birth or soon after I wouldn't 'count' it). Oh dear God, this is sounding rather insensitive, I'll shut up now.
my two youngest siblings are technically half siblings, but ive never thought of them as that, and annoys me when people try to tell me that they are.
as far as im concerned, they are 'full' siblings.
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
I never know how to answer this, so if anyone has genuine ideas then please tell me!
Had one brother, now dead. So I'm not an only child but I don't have any siblings.
Yes, I'll just woe on the thread.
My dad's mother gave birth to 3 children, but one of his sisters died at 6 months. He considers himself to only have 1 sister. My mother, similarly, had a brother who died very shortly after birth, she also considers herself an only child, I only found out about her brother when I saw a photo of my grandmother pregnant with this second child.
On the other hand, one of my great-uncles (or something) died at 6-7, and he is counted along with other siblings.
Also, say with other relatives, my grandfathers have both passed away, but I don't not have grandfathers, I do, but they've passed away.
Based on the above, I think it kind of depends on how long he lived for, and mostly on how you feel about whether you're an only child or have siblings. Sorry for your loss. *hugs*
And Claire, I would say that you have 1 sibling? Although not to be morbid, I would say it depends on when he died (like, if he died at birth or soon after I wouldn't 'count' it). Oh dear God, this is sounding rather insensitive, I'll shut up now.
See, therein lies the problem! He was 21, I was 18. So, I have the choice of saying yes, and then getting the awkward questions of "what does he, how old is he, etc" or saying no and having to be careful of talking about childhood. My main problem is the stage in a conversation/relationship that this question is asked. It's a bit early to launch head first into my emoing woefest.
I don't see why you should pretend he either exists, or never existed. Unless that's what you want to do.
I've spoken to people with siblings who passed away, and it usually goes something like
"do you have any siblings?"
"I had a sister, but she passed away when I was X"
"I'm sorry about that" *change of subject*
EDIT: I'm sorry if you find that this sounds insensitive.
I don't see why you should pretend he either exists, or never existed. Unless that's what you want to do.
I have an adopted brother who died when I was 6, he will always be part of me but I always say I have one older brother... it is easiest for our family.
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