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Was talking with Lisa today about just how our generation and those following have had to adjust the norm- pretty much in order to survive. A lot of us have family who vote for our suffering. That& #39;s not a difference of opinion, that& #39;s a threat on our life.
And it sometimes hurts and isn& #39;t the easiest thing.. but we have to normalize cutting family out. Their friendliness, good nature, and love, end when they feed the metaphorical bullets into the metaphorical gun pointed literally at your head.
How long have we grown up with "You can& #39;t choose your family"? Basically meaning, "love them and deal with it". No. As far as I& #39;m concerned, this is an extremely toxic stance. I& #39;m sorry, but I can and will choose my own family.
Blood means nothing when you& #39;ve found friends who will support, defend, and fight with you. Who& #39;s to say those people aren& #39;t your family? We& #39;ve had to hold each other closer than ever before- and it& #39;s a heavy burden when we can& #39;t even physically do THAT anymore.
But those close to you, who have supported you through struggles as you for them.. You are each other& #39;s lifeline. Your bonds bring more care, love, and hope than you could ever receive from blood who decide whether your right to exist the way you are is acceptable or not.
If you find yourself struggling with blood-relatives like this, you aren& #39;t alone. Just know that you don& #39;t always have to depend on these people, especially if they& #39;re going to keep letting you down. You deserve better. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to live.
Please vote. It& #39;s too late to mail in your ballots, so drop them off in official drop boxes, or stand in line. Our window for mailing via USPS has run out. Make sure you and everyone you know is aware of this.
