source : the age
I remember once being told that your sibling relationship is your longest relationship. Granted, it may not always be your best relationship – but it’s undeniable that there are few people in your life who know the most unvarnished version of you in the same way that a sibling does. In today’s issue, there are two stories where the impact of a sibling relationship looms large. First up, Jess and Noémie Fox: who can forget the moment when Jess jumped into the water to celebrate Noémie’s kayak cross gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games? Her joy at her sister’s success was a clear illustration of a deep bond forged through the shared experiences of childhood. On a more poignant note, cover profile subject Mick Fanning has suffered the cruel loss of his three big brothers, all of whom were influential in his life. In an example of how seminal moments with our siblings can shape our lives, he recalls how the brotherly advice to face his fears on the footy field when he was just five stayed with him as he went on to become one of the world’s surfing greats. – Melissa Stevens, editor
