#familyisntblood

[maryanalovewhatever]

Fuck this place. Fuck this state.

[sak39rvd-cliffr]

A late Happy Father’s Day to all of you! These little monsters mean everything to me and make me want to be a better person good r them. I miss this man everyday. He proved family isn’t blood and treated me like his own son. I wonder how he would handle these hurdles? Would he approve what I’m doing? I don’t know, but I’m doing what he taught me, do the best you can and take care of yours. Happy Father’s Day to you all. #fathersday #family #daughters #familyisntalwaysblood #familyisntblood (at Olive Branch, Mississippi) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byy78V6hNv5/?igshid=1viksdcqy0pgh

[spin-bitches]

Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones you accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you you no matter what. . An enchantingly beautiful evening with my beloved Ortrud and Herbert. I am so grateful for your presence. . . . #familyisntblood #gratefulforyou #chooseyourfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tHWZ-Cd-o/?igshid=z7ym0fwpf993

[incurableoptimistest1994]

So on Sunday we had a BBQ at Mum and Dad’s house 🏡 here’s some lovely photos of the people I love 💖! Selfie with my best friend and brother @arran_morgan 💚 I hope he knows just what an incredible human being he is, and how much I love him. #familysundaybbq #familyisntblood #familyislove❤️ #bestfriendgoals #selfiewithmybrother #ihopeheknowshowmuchilovehim (at Llansamlet)

[wrap4health-jenroesly]

I love this little man and where we live. Proud that he calls me Grandma 👵 #bombshellbeautiesbyjen💋💄 #Flexyourface #findareason #familyisntblood #therealjenroesly #wrap4ahealthieryou

[shanamay91]

2016 IN Review #15

How did your relationship with your family evolve?

I think my family finally saw- that I was not the black sheep. That I could actually hold my head above water. And if people didn’t like what I have to say, It was water off a duck back. (sorry I had to but that in here. Love you, Jinx)

I also learned that family is not blood, the people who care about you, call and check up on you to see how you are you doing. And my biologically family cares all about their selves. They are all in their own bubbles, back when I was younger; I remember everyone was talking about each other. Because we were also in constant contact with each other. And back then they did not have Facebook to fight back and forth on. So why not bad mouth someone in the kitchen over coffee?

I guess this is why I don’t associate with my family. Because they think that their shit doesn’t stink and they think that they are better. And they talk about everyone, but when someone talks about them they get pissed off. Which is ironic I think.

Don’t get me wrong I love them and pray for them all the time. But it is a love from a distance. I haven’t been invited to a family function in years- until recently and I want to go because it is for my cousin who was like a big brother to me. Who fought for our freedom overseas. But I would rather hang out with him the rest of the family isn’t there. The rest of the family doesn't know how to keep their mouth shut.

I guess I learned that my family- is a few the friends who have cared more than family and who have embraced me as a family. And I am so very grateful to have these people in my life.

Sometimes tough love is the best love, for your life and theirs.

-Shana

[the-steampunk-mistress]

My Family Isn’t Blood.

I have only fit in at one place. It was my 6th grade year when I met these people that would soon become my family. I called these friends my family, because they accepted me more than my actual family did. The first person I met that would become a part of my family, I met in 4th grade. He was in 6th grade. He was the older brother of a friend of mine at the time. We became closer than his little brother I was friends with. We hung out a lot after school. I ended up having a crush on him. Fast forward to two years later, and I am in 6th grade. I sat alone at lunch until he saw me, and he would sit by me, and make sure I wasn't ever alone. Soon enough his friends started sitting with us as well. We all got close that year. After that year, they all went off to High School, and I was on my own again. Those years were interesting, and I don’t really remember those years. My 9th grade year I started hanging out with my old friends. That year was a swell year for me. My 10th grade year was another story. In November of 2013, two weeks before my birthday I was raped by my boyfriend at the time. After that, lies spread about me at school. I tried explaining what had happened, and everyone called me an attention whore. My true friends were put to the test then. Would they stand by me, or leave as well and believe the lies? Three of the ten friends I had took my side and believed my story. Among those was the guy I had been friends with since 4th grade. I knew then that I loved him. That’s neither here nor there however. That year was their senior year and I would soon be alone at a school full of people who hated me. I decided it was time to start off somewhere fresh. I went to a new town, and found some people that I thought would be my friends. Only one person stuck. Anyways. Just before I left I lost my best friend to his controlling girlfriend. Even though she did not like him talking to me, he always found a way to let me know he was okey. Even if it was the most subtle things, from liking something I posted, to sending me a message out of the blue. I got into a relationship with a guy who used me. For some reason I didnt see it or I didnt want to see it, but he caused more damage than I had intended.

[growingwingspics-blog]

Love this little girl!!! #stepdaughter #familyisntblood

[helpingyoubesexy-blog]

So stinken cute!!! Tag your brother from another mother or even your sister from another mister!!!! Show the love!!! #sisters #brothers #familyisntblood #spreadthelove

[incurableoptimistest1994]

So I haven’t posted these photos because I’ve been busy, and not feeling very well, and busy not feeling well 😜! But they’re lovely photos about important people and things, so I wanna share them. So on Friday my amazing auntie Ruth and big brother/best friend Jakes (they’re adopted!) travelled all the way up to Cardiff to go out for food with me and Blue 😁 we had an absolute blast! Delicious food and great company always makes for a good evening out! I feel so incredibly, wonderfully lucky to have Ruth and Jakes in my life. They have been there for me (and my parents) through good times and bad; and they often made bad times good, just by being there and being themselves 💖. No, we aren’t related by blood, but our lives are forever entwined by the infinite amount of love between us ❤️. Thanks for a great evening guys! I love y’all 💖 #familyisntblood #familyislove❤️ #ilovemyauntie #ilovemybigbrother #ilovemyboyfriend #mealout #fridaynightwasagoodnight #blessed #mylifeissofullofamazingpeople #mylifeissofullofadventure #mylifeissofullofwonder #mylifeissofullofjoy #mylifeissofulloflove (at The Sand Martin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUPfYZhgB9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9zzvu0xds7s8

[to-withstand-the-force-of-storms]

Crew Day adventures part 1. The boat launch. 💚 #adventures #familyday #crewday #friends #family #familyisntblood #goodvibes #happy #boatlaunch #thunderbay #crewadentures #stageone #loveourlittlefamily

[gottahavefaith20-blog]

Fuck you.

I love when my invitation gets "lost" used to be Id get a call asking where I was. Now its oh we just assumed you were working/notcoming and figured telling you after the fact that we missed you was appropriate. BULLSHIT. I give up on these people who are supposed to be family. From now on I'm making my own family cuz I am clearly not worthy of this one.

[incurableoptimistest1994]

So on Sunday we had a BBQ at Mum and Dad’s house 🏡 here’s some lovely photos of the people I love 💖! Selfies with my big brother are always fun 😂 #familysundaybbq #selfieswithmybrother #familyisntblood #familyislove❤️ (at Llansamlet)