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Being Batman’s little brother is a strange role, especially when you’re not the one wearing the cape or facing the battles head-on. Instead, you’re there, just outside the spotlight, watching your best friend gear up for challenges you can’t even imagine.

 It’s a tough job to be the sibling of the “Batman” in your life—the brother who’s constantly in and out of hospitals, facing medical challenges, living with a resilience that seems otherworldly.

As Batman’s little brother, you’re there through the long waits in the hospital, the whispered conversations, the times when life feels flipped upside down. You see it all—your brother’s bravery, the weariness that comes with constant doctor visits, the way they carry themselves, sometimes too strong for their own age. You feel every twist in the journey, even though you’re not the one directly in it. You’re not the one getting poked and prodded, but you’re right there, feeling each part of what your brother is going through.

Sometimes, being Batman’s little brother means holding back, keeping your worries in the background, because you know your sibling is facing something huge. Please do not feel you need to.

You are not just Batman’s little brother – you too are a superhero. You are playing your part in a quiet way, being the supporter, the one who’s there without needing the attention. You learn early on that whilst your brother might be Batman, every hero needs someone in their corner—someone to laugh with, to take them back to normal when things get too much.

Faith becomes a constant companion, especially for the sibling who feels like they’re on the sidelines. Faith that your brother will come through the next surgery, the next appointment, the next long night. Faith that the roles you play, though different, are equally essential. You lean on faith that your sibling’s strength will pull both of you through, and in turn, you learn that there’s a strength in just being there for them.

The importance of being Batman’s little brother is often unspoken, but it’s deeply felt. You’re part of a team, standing by the hero in your life, helping them be strong even when the path is uncertain.

And one day, you look back and realise that while Batman faced the battles, you were there, too, quietly becoming stronger in your own way, learning that even the quiet roles are powerful ones.

So here’s to Batman’s little brothers and sisters— you get to choose which heroes you are. But you are the ones who stand beside their heroes, holding onto faith, courage, and the belief that being part of someone’s journey is its own kind of superpower.