I heard the phrase once, "You can pick your friends but not your family." Well on one hand is true that there is no choice with whom you are related to, but who shares in your life is still your choice, whether friends or family.

I have some family that though I adore, they live far away and do not see often, we are as close as can be. There are others that are ailing and/or are losing their minds, and though may not know me, I will be with them to the end so I will soon be alone even though am in a way already now. Then yet others that have gone down destructive paths that though have tried to help, are not helping themselves, are abusive, and I have tried countless times to help, they have tried to pull me on that path with them, yet I could no longer be a part of their lives. I love them from a far, but do not like them nor associate with them for my own health, safety, and well being.

We each have to do what is best for us, and sometimes friends make better family than family. Sometimes being our own family unit alone is better than suffering the wrath and abuse of others. Sometimes animals are the best family members of all. Supportive family units come in all forms, just may not be the typical "related" way. Then here is the PC family, lovely that it is. Hoping y'all stay safe and be well always.