Count on Me: The Benefits of Sisterhood

Sisters are the best. Wouldn't you agree?

Sister, Sister - National Sister’s Day is a day to celebrate having sisters of any kind. Whether it is your sister from birth or college bestie these women play an integral role in making us better, offering up advice and showering us with genuine love. To celebrate the special ladies in our lives, we’ve put together a few of the benefits when sharing the unspeakable bond of true sisterhood. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Sister, Sister - National Sister’s Day is a day to celebrate having sisters of any kind. Whether it is your sister from birth or college bestie these women play an integral role in making us better, offering up advice and showering us with genuine love. To celebrate the special ladies in our lives, we’ve put together a few of the benefits when sharing the unspeakable bond of true sisterhood. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Sister, Sister

Friends for Life - Your sister is usually your first best friend and someone you will share childhood memories and grownup dreams with. They're your girls for life. (Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)

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Friends for Life

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Thank Goodness

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Unconditional Love

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Support System - Having only our best interest at heart, where would we be without our inner support system to keep us in check? They provide clarity, understanding and authenticity to help us thrive in every possible way.(Photo: Jack Hollingsworth/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Support System

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Circle of Trust

Good Ol' Times - She's the only one who gets all of your quirky jokes and sly remarks. There's never a dull moment when you're with her, just good times and laughter. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Good Ol' Times

Flaws and All - Sometimes she knows you better than you know yourself, accepting you wholeheartedly without reservation and without judgment. What a great feeling, to be loved unconditionally, just the way you are. (Photo: Kris Timken/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Flaws and All

Lean on Me - Don’t worry she always has your back! Who else is there to call when you need a shoulder to cry on, when it’s time to celebrate, when you need to vent or when you just need a good laugh. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Lean on Me