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Originally Posted by seesaw
I let myself expect that I could have some semblance of family. I knew better to let myself expect anything. I let my guard down and let false hope get in.
I have friends, I have my dogs. It's just hard not having family. And people don't understand what it's like not having family because your family is abusive and toxic.
Sigh.
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A family does not need to be defined as those related to you. If you have friends and dogs too
, you have a family. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! You have a family here.
My wife came from an abusive upbringing. Yes, she has a mother and father, but by no means does she consider them 'family'. They are never there for her. She only gets calls when they need something or to complain. She's probably closer to my mom than to hers and probably talks to my mom more than she does her own mother.
So don't get caught up on the definition of a 'family'. Enjoy your friends. Have fun with your dogs. They are the ones that will be there when you need them.