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What is family

DeFunkCat

DeFunkCat

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I’m estranged from one son. The other son calls occasionally. My stepsons i’m close to. Help them financially. Have lots of happy family events with family extended events. Have grandchildren call in lots. I mourn not seeing my sons somtimes. I’ve decided that family are those who want to be around you and you then. Blood ties are not so much relevant. I’m much happier having realised this. It’s been a very painful journey getting to this point with my austistic brain.
 
I get along great with all my family my wife chats on face book with many of my female cousins have one cousin who joined Myheritage Zeeman we stay in contact both of use looking for similar things. Only I am more successful in my search.
 
I love my blood family but am at a further distance from them on serious issues especially as I doubt they'd make the effort to understand more.

Estrangement is kind of happening a little bit. Love my dad, can't stand being in a "discussion" with him on some topics. But I've got to go to work right now.
 
DeFunkCat said:
I’m estranged from one son. The other son calls occasionally. My stepsons i’m close to. Help them financially. Have lots of happy family events with family extended events. Have grandchildren call in lots. I mourn not seeing my sons somtimes. I’ve decided that family are those who want to be around you and you then. Blood ties are not so much relevant. I’m much happier having realised this. It’s been a very painful journey getting to this point with my austistic brain.
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Family is generally a large pain in the backside and best avoided as much as possible. I love my wife and kid and I tolerate one cousin and my brother-in-law. The rest are off the menu.
 
Family is who you choose to be in your life. I have relatives that I hardly ever see. I don't consider them family. However I also have friends that I have known a long time and they are my chosen family.
 
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