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“You’re Nothing Without Your Family” Is a Lie
Not all families are gifted with love and togetherness. Right?
Family is supposed to be one of the most important things in life, right?
So then, why am I feeling dread going to a big family event at a time when I should want them more?
We are taught that from a young age, and it is reinforced throughout our lives, that family is #1. But what if family is actually overrated? What if it brings us stress and suffocation instead of bringing us happiness and fulfillment?
This is something I have been pondering over the last few days, as I was recently surrounded by family members 24/7 at a family wedding, all of us in an Air BnB.
It was definitely an interesting experience and one that made me question the importance of family.
On the one hand, it was great to catch up with family members I hadn’t seen in a while and create new memories together. But on the other hand, it was hard being constantly surrounded by people and not having any alone time. I felt like I couldn’t breathe at times and longed for some solitude.
Maybe it’s the writer in me…or perhaps I’ve turned into a grouch?
