Family? No Thanks, I'm Done

Last night I went on a little Facebook 'unfriending' spree. Anyone in my bloodline is no longer a friend, and many of them have been blocked. Why? Because as far as I'm concerned my family consists of my kids and a few close friends. I have no blood relations outside of these four walls and I don't care.

I haven't spoken to some members of my family for years simply because I don't like them. Other members haven't spoken to me probably because my mother didn't allow me to be around them very much when I was growing up so there really isn't any relationship there. That's fine with me. From here on out I can honestly, and without regret, say that I don't have any blood relatives other than my little bitty family right here in my home.

You may think it's sad and may be wondering why I'm telling you this, or even why I did what I did. I'm telling you because I can, because this is my outlet. I did what I did because apparently my family has a problem with the way they think I live. They don't even know me yet they feel they have the right to judge me. Interesting.

Whatever. It is what it is and they're entitled to their opinions, but so am I. I don't need toxic people in my life; I need people who are positive, who actually know me, and who don't feel the need to judge me based on my past or present. I don't feel bad disconnecting from anyone who feels the need to try to make me feel bad about myself; I have my kids, my friends, and my work, and I'm happy that way. I don't need to be a target for anyone.

A little closure on a very long and negative past is just what I need and now I can move forward without having to be involved in all the family drama, especially as the subject of it. I was left behind years ago and tried for a long time to make sense of it. Now I couldn't care less, I know where I stand and I'm okay with it. It's easier for me this way and I know I'll be much happier knowing that all the negativity is behind me.

Until next time...peace to all.