Michelle Harper

I was an only, My husband was an only, and our son, at this point , is an only.  We have constant oppurtunities to be around others.  All day, everyday.  I kind of value the time spent, as an only.  I think the first person in the world we should really get to know is ourselves.  Don't get me wrong, I long, at times , to be in sibling company, my friend for instance has 5 kids..we love to spend time with them..we are today, in fact.  Extended family really.  I don't think it's so bad to be an only, perhaps their are experiences there, that others don't have time for.  We rarely , actually have just , quiet time alone.  Few people do, I think it a healthy, meditative practice, if we had some time for it, which we have to "make" time for too.  But being an only is cool, too.  My 50 cents.   Michelle*