We Are Unstoppable

What does family, parents and siblings mean to us? What do we do for our family members and what does the family do for us? How can we help each other in life?

My story is about my younger brother, I consider him a hero in my life. Gábor is a simple man with a huge heart who is very honest and enduring. His endurance in work makes him a real hero. He works 16 hours five days a week as a cook; he gets up every morning and goes to work because that’s his job. He was 18 when he got a great opportunity to work abroad as a chef, naturally making much more money than here, at home. Had he accepted it, his life would have changed radically, but he didn’t want to leave me and our mom alone. It is just the three of us and we would never leave each other.

He has superhuman strength. He moved in with Mom who had to be cared for because of her health, but we never felt that is a burden; we are one and everyone does their bit without complaint – Gábor works, Mom takes care of the household, I study and do odd jobs. At that time, I was studying at university, I couldn’t support them financially, but he took on a lot of responsibility, he supported Mom and me too. He is one of the most persistent people I know, he never gives up. I know that he was forced to do what he did, he worked so that I can study in peace, he relieved me from a lot of stress, so it is also thanks to him that I have graduated successfully.

Together, we are unstoppable. He is my other half, my greatest confident, my best friend, my support in life, he will always be there for me, and I will always be there for him. We help each other. We come from deep lows, from a poor life, but together we have built a lovely life for mom and for ourselves. I am grateful that he is my brother.

Zoltán Végh