Make Yourself at Home!

Growing up, I was always made fun of and felt different. Some of it was because, I was born with some mild defects. But I am not sure that was all of it. I remember wearing black allot as a teen, but at that time that was just considered weird. Now it is much more normal and accepted.

Even as an adult, I have felt like a misfit...until recently. Within a short time, I have found many people who have similar experiences, views, to mine (as well as some who may not have the exact same views but respect my right to have them and accept me for who I am). I find myself for the first time in ages being really happy and "feeling at home in my own skin" 

This is such a new feeling for me that I find myself fearing that it is just an illusion, that will be dashed but somehow I have begun to trust my first instinct enough to believe that it won't be and that there are people who are out there that understand my thoughts and feelings as brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. When we share such with others we become "Family". Maybe not related by birth but related through blood, sweat, & tears.

It is hard to quantify this concept and maybe some of our families of origin would feel hurt or offended by such a concept. However, those of you who have found such Family in your lives will understand and, I am sure, will be grateful for the Families you have built with those who have come to mean the world to you! I know I am grateful for each and everyone of mine and my world is incomplete when I lose even one of those I hold dear for the bonds of friendship, love, and family transcend all time and space.