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How to Be the Baby

A How-To Guide

By Lauren TriolaPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
How to Be the Baby
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1.) Be born last.

2.) Be treated as less capable than older siblings by virtue of being younger than them.

3.) Always be compared to siblings—their maximum abilities become your minimum expectations.

4.) Try to beat them but fail.

5.) Feel resentful.

6.) Give up.

7.) Grow distant.

8.) Miss family reunions.

9.) Forget their voices.

10.) Wake up at 3 am to a panicked phone call.

11.) Remember the voice on the other end.

12.) Buy last-minute plane ticket.

13.) Attend the funeral.

14.) Stand with them, together.

15.) Go home.

16.) Burn this list.

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About the Creator

Lauren Triola

I'm mostly a fiction author who loves Sci-Fi/Fantasy, but I also love history and archaeology, especially the Franklin Expedition. Occasionally I write poetry too. Oh, and I have a podcast. You can find me at a variety of places here.

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