I have an overall toxic family. My parents are deceased, but the extended family and I dont do well together.

One cousin I've had to block 3 different accounts on fb. Had to block her phone number. Had to tell her repeatedly not to call my work. I've been very forward in saying I dont want contact.

My step dad is another one. I told him point blank that we never had a good relationship and now that my moms gone, we have no common ground. Yet he still pops up at my work.

I could go on. I get lectured by the few blood relatives I talk to about how I should hold on to family. I tell them my family are the people who are by my side no matter what and blood has nothing to do with it.