It started as a happy life.
Then reality cut through as sharp as a knife.
Realization from another,
Brother always sharpen brother.

It took me a moment to see,
That they are all my family.
We laugh, we cry, we tolerate,
We have the power together to create.

Family is there for each other.
I have a family like no other.
It's big, it's loud, it's over the top.
But I'd never want this family to stop.

Love is true in everyone.
Our bond has only just begun.
To lighten up or stick in the mud,
Family doesn't end with blood.

Authors note

I was heavily inspired by Jay's confession at the end of Prime Empire. I, myself, are not biologically related to my family. I was adopted at a very young age and many people have asked me "do you know who your real parents are?" "Do you ever want to find your real parents?". First of all, my parents are my real parents. Just because they don't share my DNA it doesn't mean they're any less of parents. I understand if some kids remember their parents or have some other reason that they may wish to go find their biological parents. But I have great parents and I am so thankful that my parents knew that they couldn't give me a good life and gave me up so I could have a better one. But I don't need to go searching for my real parents when they're right with me now.

I do advise any parents who adopted their children to explain it to them at a young age so they understand this concept about family and don't feel a strong sense of anger, betrayal, and like they don't belong when you reveal it later in their life.

Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this!

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