To suddenly feel so emotional about this

[nostalgiathoughts]

this is going to sound really silly but I just suddenly feel so emotional/nostalgic and almost upset with it all

(I’ve changed some minor details so it’s not too outing)

I had an utterly horrendous childhood from my parents but was adopted by other family who subsequently became my parents. My cousins became my siblings etc. they were much older than me (approx 15-18 years older) but immediately became like big brothers and I grew up with them in the same house as they stayed at home to save for a deposit and only moved out in their early 30s when they could purchase a house.

it sounds silly, but I suddenly realised how fast time has gone by now. We’re all grown up now but it feels like yesterday I was so young and they were seriously the best big brothers I could have wished for. Even when they themselves were still so young (late teens and early 20s) when I’m sure they would have preferred to be with their mates and spending time with me was probably really uncool (lol) they still made me feel like number 1. We did so much together- baking cakes, bike rides together, movie nights, they came to every sporting competition or school event and I was just so lucky to have them. One of my nicest memories is after I broke my ankle and finally came home and I was in a lot of pain and was upset- I remember sitting on the island in the kitchen while my brothers cheered me up and we made a Matilda chocolate cake. Sounds so silly but I remember how much they cheered me up and I totally idolised them. And when they bought me so many Christmas presents that it was honestly a pile taller than me- and it was ALWAYS things my adopted parents wouldn’t get me lol, like a DS, or make up, or whatever the trend at the time was lol. I just remember the excitement when they were off work because we could do stuff together, I would be literally bouncing around school all day with the excitement of going home!

sorry, I know this is such a pointless thread but I just suddenly feel so emotional about it all. They’re almost 40 now, I’m grown up and whilst we’re still all so close I suddenly just feel so emotional and nostalgic for all the good times. Time goes by so quickly!!

Sorry, really pointless post but just having a bit of an emotional night thinking about it all x

They sound really wonderful, op :)

Sounds lovely

I don’t know why I’m suddenly so emotional about it all! Maybe just the build up after Christmas and new year and it’s all come to a bit of a head. We’re all just so old and grown up now and it’s scary how fast time seems to be going!X

Send this to them. It will mean the world.

That sounds magical, they sound brilliant ✨️

They sound lovely, tell them how much all those memories mean to you.
Most of us make the mistake of not telling our loved ones these things. Because we think they know. Even if they do, say it anyway!

You're right to be emotional. They sound utterly wonderful. Make sure you tell them how much you love and appreciate them. It's important

This sounds like magical memories, and how wonderful to have such loving brothers and to feel that love.

I stayed at my dad’s over Christmas and wept suddenly overnight that I would never be in my 20s again and carefree. I just let it out. I don’t know what bought it on. I am 45! I think it was the time of year and missing my mum who died early of cancer. I have a perfectly lovely life now and partner but it was a longing and nostalgia for the past. Sometimes powerful feelings come up and it’s best to let them pass through.

This. Let them know how much what they did meant to you.

Just curious but do you have a young child? A birth or perhaps the first Xmas your little one 'gets' often stirs emotions. Maybe your own child is reaching out to your own former child. That little lost child who was frightened and hurt but was saved by your 'siblings' love. As you look at your own child your aware not of how much you loved your exciting family....but how much they loved you. ❤️
Don't feel embarrassed or confused by your feelings. As you said, you're an adult now and even if my guesses are wrong you truly understand and appreciate how much they love you. That's bound to ache a bit.

You must tell them. They sound lovely OP.

@NaughtybutNice77 I was wondering the same.

Your post is not pointless at all. Love is the most important thing and there doesn't have to be any reason for you to remember being loved, and loving in return, to feel it again and celebrate it and be blessed by it ✨️ 💕💫

This

Tell them what a profound effect their kindness and empathy had on you. Sounds like they were utterly wonderful siblings.
It's Xmas we get nostalgic. It's a happy story.

Your post is adorable. ❤️

What a lovely group of brothers you have OP. Xx

It’s all right, OP. Sounds like you had to deal with some terrible stuff and also got some amazing brothers. Can I ask you a favour? Tell them. Write them a text, a letter, an email, or one of each! Several of each if you want. It’s never too late. xx

YANBU. I think there is a special kind of grief attached to knowing you and your siblings will never all live together under the same roof, if you have been close. The nostalgia can be so intense. They sound absolutely lovely and I’m glad you had them ♥️

Definitely tell them.

Another saying tell them. It sounds like they had a big impact on helping you heal from a tricky start to life and I’m sure they’d love to hear that.

What wonderful people. Please tell them how you feel, I’m sure they would love to hear it.

What lovely young men!

I agree that you should tell them what they meant to you.

What lovely young men!

I agree that you should tell them what they meant to you.