A few days ago I typed up a whole rant about family and what constitutes a family. But I was not comfortable with it and I saved it to come back to. I realized the reason I was not comfortable with it was because it did not convey the message I was trying to get across.
The answer is simple...family is who cares about your well being, who loves you even if you make mistakes, and who is there to help when you need it. Family does not care what color your skin is or if you related by blood. Family can be friends just as much if not more than those that are related to you by blood. Family can be your neighbors who lend moral support when needed or even when not needed.
Maybe, we should remember what family is the next time we see someone in need.
