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Family


"Blood is thicker than water"

"They are always going to choose your dad over me"

"They are blood related, I'm only in the family due to our failed marriage"

That is what my mother said

After I asked to see my older cousin's hours after the first thanksgiving dinner

She knew she was invited

But still held resentment

Toward my dad and his past actions

Said "they don't want me there"

Then why did they actively ask where you were?

"They don't care about me"

Then why did they want to know how you were doing?

Family isn't always blood related

So, the saying "Blood is thicker than water"

Is really outdated

And maybe even overrated

Family can be who you want it to be

Your best friend of 10 years can be family

The stepfather you mother married when you were 10 can be your father

No, you are not biologically related

But he acted like your father when you needed one the most

Just like home isn't always where you reside

Home is what you make it

A small cottage in the forest can be home for some

Others it could be a good book universe

With the characters you love

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okay so this one was based on some things my mom said to me during the first thanksgiving that my dad was not there at, after their divorce..... so I was emotional the day I wrote this one. me and my mom have always had a rocky relationship but now we are working on it. also sorry for not updating in a few days, I have been really busy with school  and other things:)

~xx hollyandmax

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