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I'd like to speak about something that is difficult for me. But I feel it's important to speak of.
It's the word "Family."
Some of you know, I don't have a family, and haven't for a long time. It hurt's deeply, and that hurt hits hardest during times of celebration.
I'd like to speak about something that is difficult for me. But I feel it's important to speak of.
It's the word "Family."
Some of you know, I don't have a family, and haven't for a long time. It hurt's deeply, and that hurt hits hardest during times of celebration.
My birthday was last month, During a conversation with someone they said "I'll be your new family."
That "Friendship" was ended 3 weeks later.
And while I don't wish to go into it. Though I'm far less torn up about it then I'd like to admit.
That "Friendship" was ended 3 weeks later.
And while I don't wish to go into it. Though I'm far less torn up about it then I'd like to admit.
It's not the first time someone has Haphazardly called themselves "My new family." and it won't be the last.
It's gotten to the point where if someone say's there "My new family." I automatically categorize them as the opposite.
It's gotten to the point where if someone say's there "My new family." I automatically categorize them as the opposite.
My family was abusive.
And that abuse brings to mind a saying...
"The blood of the covenant is thicker then the water of the womb."
Meaning the relationships you choose are more important then ones of blood... but too often people treat both sides of that coin as casual.
And that abuse brings to mind a saying...
"The blood of the covenant is thicker then the water of the womb."
Meaning the relationships you choose are more important then ones of blood... but too often people treat both sides of that coin as casual.
When I say you guys (On Twitch, Twitter, Discord, Etc.) "Are the closest thing to family I've got." I mean it literally.
I don't even have emergency contact's on my medical records. If I land myself in a coma, no one will be there when I wake up.
I don't even have emergency contact's on my medical records. If I land myself in a coma, no one will be there when I wake up.
I am alone, and it hurt's, a lot.
If I'm honest, I'm fairly certain family is something I'll never see in my life, that I'll die alone and miserable.
Family's not a luxury I'll ever be afforded. It hurts, But I've come to terms with it.
Y'all are the closest I'll have.
If I'm honest, I'm fairly certain family is something I'll never see in my life, that I'll die alone and miserable.
Family's not a luxury I'll ever be afforded. It hurts, But I've come to terms with it.
Y'all are the closest I'll have.
And I'm not the only one. There are many like me.
People who's only reprieve from crying themselves to sleep out of loneliness is being too numb to cry.
People who won't use the self checkout because the cashier is the only person they'll talk to face to face that day.
People who's only reprieve from crying themselves to sleep out of loneliness is being too numb to cry.
People who won't use the self checkout because the cashier is the only person they'll talk to face to face that day.
Please, guys, if you know someone alone, struggling during holiday season, talk to them, be good company, have a good time, but don't casually tell them your their new family.
That word has more weight then many realize, and often it's use just set's people up to get hurt.
That word has more weight then many realize, and often it's use just set's people up to get hurt.
And if you do have family, I beg of you, don't take it for granted. There are few things in this world irreplaceable, your family is one of them...
I'm gonna end here as I'm crying. I hope this thread gives perspective.
Thank you for being the closest thing to family I've got.
I'm gonna end here as I'm crying. I hope this thread gives perspective.
Thank you for being the closest thing to family I've got.
