Random thought

[wanderipity]

Cutting my relatives out of my life has been one of the most difficult things I've ever done in my life. Its been years, but the upcoming holidays just reminded me of that moment

Comments

[ragnarok_08]

I know how you feel - there have been some people on my dad's side of the family that I'd rather not talk to ever again, as well as a few former friends of my mom's that I cut them out completely, and for that I'm better because of it.

*hugs*

[wanderipity]

"...and for that I'm better because of it."

I love this. Thank you for relating! [hugs]

[naively]

I totally understand that about family! I'm actually spending Thanksgiving with an aunt who I cut out of my life for over 5 years now cause she gave my mom soooo much shit (this aunt is my dad's sister). But so not looking forward to it.

I hope you get some rest! Feeling ya cause I'm pretty worn out myself from work and school.

[wanderipity]

OMG, I notice that a lot of Filipino families just love giving each other shit. Your aunt sounds like my aunt! Haha.

I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving week away from school!

[tigersinacage]

The families we make for ourselves are important! I'm sorry you had to cut your relatives out, but sometimes it's necessary.

[wanderipity]

Sometimes it is necessary indeed. Thank you.

[wanderipity]

"But at least you can choose whether or not to interact with your relatives. "

So true <3

[beauty_forashes]

I can certainly relate! The only living family member I even know is my mother and my aunt (her sister). I'm in touch with my mother rarely, with my aunt not at all. I didn't cut anyone out intentionally, it's just that my family oriented streak is below zero. My relationships and a few friends are all the family I need. :)

[wanderipity]

I've also realized that a factor in my situation is my lack of being family oriented. I dont strive to be one, either haha