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A woman who grew up as the only child in her household refers to herself as an only child. This is lying?
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It all depends one's memories: my brother and sister are about 16 and 17 years older than I am, and both were gone from home by 18 yoa. I have no recollection of them at home, and have always stated I knew they are my my siblings because Mom and Dad said so - and I can see no reason they'd lie about it.*
While being interviewed by a doctor as a new patient - asking about my childhood - I absent mindedly stated I was an only child. Later he became confused when I mentioned my sister and brother.
From my POV I was an only child. That doesn't make me a liar, please. It's a totally accurate description of my childhood, and how I perceive my upbringing.
* Of course, I also say the third time's the charm, and the reason Mom and Dad stopped after three is because there's no reason to tempt fate, once perfection has been acheived *grin*.
My brother and sister are quite glad I was an on only child...