What is Sisterhood?

[AKA2D '91]

I would love to know our SF's definition of the term...

And what does the idea of "Sisterly Love" mean to you?

[MeezDiscreet]

well, i have an older sister whom i love very much, even when she gets on my nerves. sisterly love to me means many things. i'm an ear when she wants to rant, even if she is in the wrong because, when it's all over, i can tell her she is wrong with no beef. a shoulder when she wants to cry, even if i know it's not worth it. i'm her backbone, her support. sisterly love means i don't even have to tell her because she knows i got her and we don't have to discuss it because i know she got me. it means trust, sincerity, honesty, loyalty, dependability. it is true, unadulterated, unconditional, undeniable, unwavering(is that a word?), and understanding. *grabbing tissue and cell phone cuz i miss my big sister (she is back home while i am away for school)*

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[CocoaCaramel]

I like this topic.
Sisterhood/sisterly love...(biological or not)

Sharing a blood-like connection with a woman who you know has your back like you have hers.

Someone who you can talk to when you can't talk to anyone else.

A bestfriend.
Someone you can get into a big argument with and laugh with the next second because you know each other didn't mean it in a hurtful way.

Someone who can make you laugh when you feel like crying.

Someone who will not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. She's always gonna keep it real with you.

Someone you can depend on to be your rock when everything else is shakey.

That's how I feel about my lil sis, big sis, and my best friend.



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"I don't know. you be the judge."
~Hits

[Classy_Diva5]

I believe that sisterly love means to accept your sister for what she is-with all of her faults!

Sisterly love means telling her the truth, whether she wants to hear it or not-but doing it with love.

It also means being there in times of need to give a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold, and a VOICE TO PRAY WITH.

One that you can come to and she to you as well to share life's experiences with-good and bad.

**These are just a few, but the ones that are important in my book **

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"Mind ya own, stay true to ya own, be ya own."
Peace and God Bless
Classy_Diva5

[AKAtude]

Good thread, Soror AKA2D.

[Mz. Sports Luva]

I think that sisterhood is an unbreakable bond that you share and nothing or no one can take it away.

I think that "sisterly love" means to unconditionally love someone who is a part of your sisterhood.

[Classy_Diva5]

Originally posted by Mz. Sports Luva:
I think that sisterhood is an unbreakable bond that you share and nothing or no one can take it away.

I think that "sisterly love" means to unconditionally love someone who is a part of your sisterhood.

Duh-I forgot to answer the topic question (which was sisterhood)

I agree to what she said!!

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"Mind ya own, stay true to ya own, be ya own."
Peace and God Bless
Classy_Diva5

[AKA2D '91]

Does this sisterhood or sisterly love have to always be peachy keen, perfect, lovely?

Will one always have to agree with another, just for the sake of "sisterhood"?

JUST ASKING!

BTW, thanks for your replies....



[This message has been edited by AKA2D '91 (edited April 05, 2001).]

[quietstorm23]

No it does not always have to be 'peachy keen'. Just as you don't always agree with your biological family, you won't always agree with your 'sisters'. It is how you deal with that disagreement that matters.

[crayola]

Sisterhood, in my opinionm means that you take a sincere part in your sister's life, biological or not, and keep her best interests at heart. Because of the bond that you two share, it would be impossible to ever do anything to intentionally betray her. This is not to say that the relationship is perfect, but you learn to agree to disagree on some issues.

[This message has been edited by crayola (edited April 05, 2001).]

[Classy_Diva5]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
Does this sisterhood or sisterly love have to always be peachy keen, perfect, lovely?

Will one always have to agree with another, just for the sake of "sisterhood"?

If the relationship were PERFECT, and there were never any disagreements or differences in opinion, then that relationship would be a false one, with every "sister" walking on eggshells to try and not be at fault. Just like any other relationship, sisterhood takes work and compromise to produce what is best for all.

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"Mind ya own, stay true to ya own, be ya own."
Peace and God Bless
Classy_Diva5

[CocoaCaramel]

If everything would just be peachy, what a wonderful world this would be. Of course no love nor relationship is perfect. And it is very rare that women can agree 100% on everything.

My bestfriend and I have many of the same view points but we don't always agree. Lately, I've been in disagreement quite a bit. But just because we don't see eye to eye on certain things doesn't lessen the value of our friendship.

The key to any relationship, sisterhood, friendship, etc... is respect. You respect my opinions and I'll respect yours regardless of how much we disagree with each other.



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"I don't know. you be the judge."
~Hits

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
I would love to know our SF's definition of the term...

And what does the idea of "Sisterly Love" mean to you?

sisterhood is an unselfish mental or blood tie to another female...unselfish in that you would do anything for that person when necessary, or nothing at all when called for. it is complex, multilayered, and multifaceted at times but ultimately, if it is true sisterhood, it is something you cannot truly honor in words...it just is. sisterly love is as biblical text states...it is unselfish, kind, not puffed up, or easily provoked, it is enduring and has no prerequisites of compliance or total agreement in all matters...TRUE sisterly love remains even after the storm and is there to praise you and tell you about yourself if need be. TRUE sisterly love needs no commentary...again, it just is...


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[AKA2D '91]

Awllllllrite NOW!

I just wanted to SKEE where your heads were!

Of course, I, along with my Sorors ALREADY know the answer! (or I should HOPE SO!)

I just wanted to put your minds to the test!

Thanks for your responses!

[CocoaCaramel]

Test!!! Huh? What? How'd I do?

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"I don't know. you be the judge."
~Hits