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My definition of family is far different today than it was fifteen years ago. I’ve learned that just because someone shares your blood line doesn’t mean you have to like them. I’ve also learn that just because you aren’t related to someone doesn’t mean you can’t call them family. I have a wonderful mix of it all in my life. Many of my family members I consider friends and several of my friends I consider family.

With that said I also feel like I need to start making more time for all those I consider family and friends. On the other hand sometimes family makes it harder to make time. Many of my friends have children, some are in the process of trying, and others consider their pets their children. All this means is that I need to work a little harder to manage my time. And for me family is well worth pulling up my calendar and writing in it with a pen.

My current version of family is those I surround myself with whom love me unconditionally. They accept my odd nuances, and if they do bitch about them they do it to my face. Although I haven’t started a family yet some day I would like to. I haven’t thought much about what that will mean. Having a child with another woman has always seemed normal to me. I believe in my heart that it would seem normal to those I consider family as well.

I’m sure another fifteen years from now my family will look different. I may have a child of my own and he or she will be loved.  My one wish is that my family continues to grow. I want to meet new people, learn their stories, and call them my family. It is what and who you make of it. Life struggles are a bit harder without it. Family is a large part of who I am and those that I call my family will support whomever I chose to be.

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