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How This Card Game Helped Me Reconnect With My Siblings
- Jairah Cruzem
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
As we got older, my siblings and I started living completely different lives. We still loved each other, but between work, responsibilities, and growing families, we rarely had time to sit down and just be together. Our conversations became short check-ins. The closeness we had as kids started to feel like a distant memory.
Then one weekend, during a family visit, someone suggested we play a card game that was sitting on the table. None of us were in the mood for something serious—but we figured, why not? We had no idea that a simple deck of cards would bring back something we’d been missing for years.
1. It Made Us Laugh Like We Used To
The game was full of silly prompts and unexpected challenges. One minute my brother was pretending to be a dramatic soap opera villain, the next minute I was trying to sing a love song with a mouthful of marshmallows. We laughed until we cried. It felt like we were kids again—teasing each other, being ridiculous, and not caring how we looked. That shared laughter instantly broke down the walls we had built over time.
2. It Opened the Door to Real Conversations
Funny enough, after the game ended, we didn’t just pack up and go our separate ways. We kept talking. Jokes turned into memories, and memories turned into real conversations—ones we hadn’t had in a long time. We talked about how we were really doing. The game created a relaxed space that made it easier to open up and reconnect on a deeper level.
3. It Created a New Tradition
Since that night, we’ve made game nights a regular thing. No fancy plans, no big expectations—just us, a deck of cards, snacks on the table, and a whole lot of laughs. That card game didn’t just fill the room with fun; it gave us something to look forward to, something that reminded us we’re still a team.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes, reconnecting with family doesn’t take a big trip or a deep conversation. It just takes one moment to stop, play, and laugh together. That night reminded me of who we are when we’re together—and that, no matter how far apart life pulls us, we can always find our way back with something as simple as a game.
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