To be honest I can't remember much about my younger days, I just know, I have been loved.

I have been told many things by my mum, like when I was only an hour old, I appeared in a newspaper and had cameras in my face.

That's the way my life has continued.

I can't say it has been the worst life anyone could have, but its not easy, to say the least.

There are always pathetic people who try to bring me down, but they will not stop me.

They cannot get to me anymore.

I just shrug things off and think "to hell with you, what do you know"

I used to argue with kids at school... because of their comments, but now I realize that there are always people that are willing to attack the weak ones.

My mum has made my life as great as she can, she does everything for me and I never go without.

I have disagreed with her rules sometimes and have said the usual "I hate you", but that's me, just being spoiled and trying to get my own way.

I know whatever my mum says or does is because she loves me so much.

Since my mum got married, in June 2006, I have never seen her happier and as for my step dad Craig, he's great!

I can't look at him, without laughing or smiling, he reminds me of Lee Evans the comedian.

When I am feeling down, he is always there with his cheesy smile and funny jokes and he has filled a part of my life I have never had.

My real dad, left when I was a baby and since then, he has not shown any care towards me.

I only asked about my dad when I was 7 years old. My mum contacted him for me and he turned out to be exactly as my mum had told me. A very selfish man, who only thought of himself.

Deep inside, I always knew, I would be better off without him. Since that time, I have not seen my real dad. My mum's love has always been enough, until Craig came along and he is one of the best things that has happened to me and my mum.

But!!!

There is still someone missing from my life and that's my big brother Ben.

He is 18 years old now... a man, I have never seen, yet... I hear so much about him every single day of my life. He is living his life with other people and does not know about me or his true identity.

Ben should be here with us, with me, looking after me, like all big brothers do.

He is someone for me to look up to and be proud of.

I 've needed him to guide me through bad times, even to help me with my homework.

But because of some self centered horrible person who has stolen my brother, my life is incomplete, without my brother Ben. I need my brother to be with me!!!

It's like a light bulb with no electricity. It does not work. And that's how I feel without my brother.

I hope the persons who stole my brother, suffer just like they have made me and my family suffer.

I wouldn't wish this pain I feel on anyone.

Try walking a mile in my shoes and see how it feels.

I sing Elvis' song "Walk A Mile In My Shoes", to release my emotions.

Please, if you know anything about my brother's whereabouts, come forward with your information.

It could be the key to my brother's safe return home.

Leighanna Needham