WinterABC2023 The flame: Day 3- Tee was my first friend

tcndangana

Jun 5

Tee was my first friend and our friendship has survived our teenage years and even our adult years. I hope and pray that we live to see the varooras and vakukwashas. Maybe our friendship was forced because we are siblings but either way I love her.

My older sister was always there for me. She was the quiet and reserved one and yet I was the naughty and dramatic one. If someone wanted to hit me, Tee would not let that happen. She would negotiate and apologise no wonder why she makes an incredible lawyer. Tee, always held my hand and she encouraged me to work harder. She believed in me when the whole world just compared us. We have two different personalities but one thing our mother never compared us she believed that there was more room for us to shine.

In Tee's arms, I cried and felt safe. Tee was the first person I told that I had it had finally happened. My thirteen year-old self was confused and anxious but Tee hugged me during break time and told me that I was going to love and hate my menstrual period. I remember her telling me that with time I would get used to it. My sister's words have made me believe that I can conquer the world. Whatever I do I know that the girl whom I played house with is always cheering for me in the terraces.

Recently it dawned on me that it is never too early to speak something into existence. Tee was Mai Feli and she used to say when I do get married you will have to travel to come to my home. It will be a long and tiring journey but you will come because you love me Fast forward to reality I am enduring the journey to see my sister and her family.

My first friend has a big heart, she prays for me and is my voice of reason. I had a memorable childhood because she was there for me. I love my first friend with all my heart.

I would love to know about your first friend!