I have a huge family –6 sisters and 2 brothers– and I love them all very much. But have you ever thought about how we’re expected to show love, devotion, and allegiance to these people with whom we were randomly thrown together?
Tonight I was going through one of my old email accounts and came across an email from a very special person (whom I’ll call Sky). Sky was one of the members of what we termed: The Body Ecology Family. I began working there in 2000, and worked off and on (during school breaks from DC) for 2 years. Wow, those were some great times. These were people I not only chose to work with, but also love and share my joys and pain with. I was closer to this family than I’ve ever been to some of the members of my blood family.
Sky is a graduate of, and also an employee of The New College in San Francisco. I really miss him. He is one of the sweetest and most sincere people I’ve ever met. After all these years, I still truly consider him to be a member of my family.
Wow what a picture
two fun people - it seems 
Wouldn’t mind getting to know him - I know you already:)
I have had a difficult time growing up - since my dad left when I was 3 - so I grew up with my mom and brother. I lost my mom when I was 19.
The rest of my family had similar problems - and all this impacted on me in a big way - so I am trying various ways to figure out why problems happened and mend relationships.
I have great friends that I consider family, they did help me through difficult times - many times replacing the role of sister, brother…
I think this is an important topic - relationships with family and friends …..
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oh yes, we had some great times!
thanks for sharing. i’ll probably write more about this topic in the future. i lost my closest friend almost 2 yrs ago and it’s been tough dealing with the loss. blogging actually helps me get through it.
btw, your comment went to the spam box. not sure why. i moderate all comments, but i have it where if you already have an approved comment then your future comments will post immediately. weird how yours went to spam this time.
I am fixing my blog - I had to reload it so that it works in IE - so may be that is why it went to the spam box.
I am getting there - still not ready but at least readable in all browsers - I hope - pls let me know if you see any problems.
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