Blood may be thicker, but water is smoother

Something's gotta give

Family dynamics can often pacify toxic patterns and behaviors simply because the same blood is running through your veins. Growing up in a non-traditional manner has allowed me to see a plethora of families and how choosing to ignore unhealthy patterns is how generational trauma passes on to each lineage. Actively choosing my family, whether we share the same blood or not has allowed me to create the healthiest community thus far. I do not believe blood relativity is enough reason to sustain a bond that is detrimental to yourself or any loved one for that matter. Choose who you love on wisely, for it is important for the betterment of yourself.