My parents were told my sister had downs syndrome when she was a few days old so i've never known what life is like with a 'normal' sister. But around 4 years ago more responsibility for my sister was being put on me. Its always affected me seeing my friends lives and then comparing it to mine but as time has gone on you appreciate how special they actually are. My sister is now 11 and i'm 14. She's rather clingy to me, but i love her and in my view thats the most important thing. I pick her up from her bus once a week, help her with cutting food, getting undressed/dressed, baths, washes etc, the day to day stuff. To me though, the main thing i help her with is helping other people to understand what she has said. i've watched her speech become alot clearer but it fustrates me when people can't understand her because it fustrates her. she is just coming to the age where she wants to know all about why her mum and dad aren't together and why she is going through the cahnges she is; which i hve 2 admit im finding relli hard. i always put caring for her before my school work but i have some understanding teachers which helps. My dream for my sis is that she gets a job in theatre cuz shes amazing at perfomring!

Well, thats a bit about my life as a young carer and my sister, for anti bullying week.