For some of us, our family of origin just didn't work out. There may have been addiction, dysfunction, neglect, and/or blatant abuse. We may have tolerated being mistreated for years, because as children we did not have a choice. Now we do. Though we obviously could not control the family we were born into, we can absolutely control who we allow into our lives as adults. We can choose to create a new family, one that is made up of good people who bring unconditional love and kindness to our lives. Family is not defined by genetics and lineage, but rather by who we love and who loves us. That's it.
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