Mother & Baby India

Bonds for Life

How does one share life with a sibling(s)? I have heard of when my mother—the eldest of nine children, and her neighbours with a family of 11 children, all lived in the same compound. Mom says things were rather peaceful—with the older siblings looking after the younger ones when needed, all the customary fights, yet all of them privy to a circle of love and support that was impenetrable.

Of course, the raucous playing with 20 children was a sight to behold! These are bonds that they have cherished through the years, despite moving on and

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