Her first word, apple, was only remembered by her brother.

Her little quirks and habits, recognized by that same brother, were ridiculed and punished by her parents.

Helpful life advice was provided to her by her brother, not her parents.

1. Teenage boys are assholes.

2. Teenage girls are also assholes.

3. Basically, teenagers suck.

4. Champagne is disgusting.

5. If you ever try champagne, sip.

6. Please don't drink and drive.

7. Or drive after drinking.

8. Or get into a car with a drunk person behind the wheel.

9. Don't put yourself in potentially dangerous situations.

10. It's 100% OK to be a nerd. Nerds are cute.

11. Get a job as early in your life as possible.

12. You know what I said about teenage boys being assholes? That sometimes includes me.

She wrote all his advice in a thick purple notebook. She kept it with her wherever she went, and added some of her own notes in it.

When she was 16, she slipped it into the side of his casket, the pages damp with tears.