Girls Giving Advice: Winter 2019

What does sisterhood mean to you?

Jaylin:

It’s a special bond, a connection with people that have your back and care for you. It means having people you can always depend on and trust.

Carley:

Sisterhood is girls being comfortable with each other in a unique way. Girls who form a sisterhood are willing to work things out together.

A’mari:

It’s when girls help each other out. In friendship you have problems; in sisterhood you help with problems.

Kiana:

Sisterhood is supporting another girl to succeed and showing that you care.

Tacara:

You are able to get close to and communicate with people you don’t know. It’s an amazing bond.

Jayla:

Sisterhood is when you have a strong connection with different girls. To me, sisterhood is when you can share anything and not be embarrassed. No matter how strong a friendship is, sisterhood is way stronger.

Carley:

Sisterhood is bigger and better than friendship because it’s about believing in my ‘sisters,’ encouraging them, and helping them through difficult times. You can count on a ‘sister’ in a way you can’t count on a friend. Your ‘sisters’ are always there.

Jaylin:

Friendship can break easily because the bond isn’t that strong. With sisterhood there’s a deeper connection.

Why is sisterhood so important? 

Carley:

Life is hard and with ‘sisters’ you can get through anything. I know my ‘sisters’ will understand how I’m feeling and support me in whatever I’m struggling with.

Kiana:

You can discuss your problems without them spilling your secrets because sisterhood means trust.

Jaylin:

Because in life you always need a person to depend on and have your back. Sisterhood guarantees that. It allows you to live an easier life.

A’mari:

It’s important because you have someone to count on when you need help.

Any tips for being a ‘sister’ to others and building sisterhood?

Jayla:

You have to forgive, be thoughtful, and love each other. Always check on each other!

Carley:

You have to find girls who really get who you are as a person.

Jaylin:

You can build sisterhood by being there for your ‘sisters’ and giving advice.

A’mari:

Be there when another girl needs you!

Kiana:

You have to build trust and show that you are willing to support others and not always have your way.

Carley:

When you are a ‘sister,’ you are nice, kind, loving, and caring. You believe in your ‘sisters’ no matter what.

Tacara:

Stick together. It’s important to communicate, believe in one another, and not give up on each other.