Although my brothers have taught me various lessons, I believe Riley's lesson is the most important. Throughout my life, I have experienced many reactions to Riley's disability. I've seen bullies terrorize my brother because he's different. I heard a woman ask my mother to control her child because of Riley's behavior. These moments always made me furious. However, these events also taught me a very important lesson: not to judge others. Riley's disability taught me that you can't judge a person unless you really know them. Although teachers always gave us this instruction at school, I never really understood their message until recently. Now, when my friends use the words “delay” or “fast-track,” I think of Riley and immediately correct them. Being Riley's sister made me realize that it's not fair to judge others because I would never want anyone to judge Riley. For a long time, I considered being Riley's sister a curse; however, I have realized that it is more of a blessing than a curse. Like I said, living with Riley is definitely not a breeze, but I still love her. Riley not only taught me a valuable lesson, but he also made me a better person. That's why I can't imagine my life without