Family;

Every family is different, my family is different. I know that everyone lives different lives but sometimes theres people in this world who are living the same life as you to an extent.
My family has always been here for me, my close family. My Papa Pete, Grandma Shirley, Brother Shane, Twin sister Danielle and my Mom Dianne.

I know that without them I wouldnt be where I am today.
I was never raised in a church, but later in my elementary school years I was invited to a church with my mom, brother and sister. I knew that there was something more to this life, and I found it here. My dad I very rarely see, and he hasnt been very much a part of my life for the last 10 years. Having a church community and a supportive close family has eliminated that pain.

My family has their ups and downs, like every other family. We fight, we make up. We cry, we laugh. We teach each other and we learn from each other. I have an awesome strong mother who would do anything for us/her kids. She is the stronghold of our family. But God is the glue that has kept our family alive, and that has kept us together.

Family isnt finding someone to just love, and to recieve and give love to. Family is a safe place, but it can also be a scary place. With family sometimes we may feel we cant get hurt so when we do it kills us inside. Family isnt what society has made it out to be. Family can be hard, it can be lonely, it can be anger and frustration but the beauty of family, is no matter what this life brings us at the end of the day, its your family who can help you through it. It was my close family who have helped me through it.

Family is different for everyone though.