I have no family except my daughter. I do not consider my EX to be family nor do I even communicate with anyone of his family. My daughter keeps me informed if how they are doing & I am sad as I would be sad for anyone those things happened to.....but they are NOT family.

I have some 3rd cousins floating around somewhere but lost complete touch after my mom died in 2005. I do not feel any loss. I have been adopted by several families where I have moved. They are so much more functional than my family ever was....it us kinda a real relief not to have that dysfunction in my life any more. Sad when family dies....even sadder when there is a sense of peace that comes with it. But loving my life finally