what is FAMILY?
family…what is this?
I am re-defining family.
I would not need to do this normally ~ but now that i am in the middle of a gigantic cluster-F of a big life change and trial i am learning who my family is.
No matter what circumstance in life we are in i would not judge my family and i would expect them to do the same.
I would never presume to know what my siblings are going through and i would not ever cut them off and quit on them.
I no longer believe family is BLOOD. i believe family is a choice.
In regards to my blood family i “chose them” to be my family years ago ..some never “chose” me back.
I chose my family through everything that we have gone through up until now. i will not choose anyone that does not choose me.
Waste.
Waste of life, waste of heart, waste of everything.
I will not let Cooper be involved with anyone that does not choose me ~ or him.
I am a great person.
I am beautiful.
I am magnetic and inspiring…and i deserve a family that loves and chooses me back.
Thanks to the blood siblings that i have that have stood by me through this…few to name, you know who you are. I love you. will always choose you.
Jon ~ we are learning to be a real family and surprisingly enough we are more family than we have ever been ~NOW…thank you. eager to continue to be in the ‘family’ with you – you are a good friend and i do chose you to be in my family.
Richard. . . Man…your my brother. i love you.
Jaq ~ what can i say…soul-sista-mommas…4ever! you will always be my family. I choose you daily.
Mish ~ miss you girl!!! i love and choose you still! (NINETEEN YEARS MOMMA!)
Nikki and Ave’s ~ we dont know each other too well, but i am eager to…i chose you the day we met.
Molly ~ you rock. chosen.
Jer ~ this could be a letter…thank you. IN.
Casey ~ History shows you have chosen me no matter what for 12 years now…i have you.
Jason, Chad, Kartina, Chris… Thanks. i am sure there are some not listed…this is not meant to be a big-thank-amony-meeting-list-blog-post. This is my new definition of family and some of the dearest family members that i have.
Point is we chose our family. They dont have to be blood. I love my family…you know who you all are…love. Thanks.
Im so proud of you! Very well written! Nobody except for you knows what its like to walk in your shoes! People who live in glass houses should not throw stones! Love you and stay strong, I know you will!
Lindy we are proud to be chosen and chose you and your Cooper too! No judgements every just support, love, laughter and LIFE. You are such an amazing human and so strong. I am excited to get to be in your “family” and be close very soon. Any time you need help on a path call and we will run.
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guys…thanks. I KNEW you read my blog! lol… i love you
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Yes, we don’t get to pick our “blood” family, and some of us get lucky and some of us deserve so much more than we are given. I feel blessed not only for my “blood” family but for the family I “chose” which is also you Lindy! We are here for you no matter what, to support you , listen to you, protect you, share with you, and whatever else may come- always.