THE feature (Saturday, December 21) by Caroline Dutton recalled for me my only sister, six years older. Very bossy to me in her teenage years.

At 16, a 10-year-old sibling must be a bind, having the responsibility to look after. As we grew older we became close after marriage and leaving home. Many secret thoughts shared with my sister are kept to herself. She is there for me when needed through many years and is my best friend.

MRS SHEILA BRENNAN, Bombay Street, Blackburn.