Family

There's nothing quite like it.

Family: the place where you know you can be weird.

The place where there are rough edges and abrasive conversations but always warmth and welcoming.

The place where input is suited for you and not just an opinion-pop-up-window.

The place where the world seems a little less harsh, a little less overwhelming, a little less crippling.

The place where laughter comes from deep within you.

The place where you say crazy things.

The place where your perspectives may differ, but your hearts align.

The place where you share food.

The place where you can hide if you need to.

The place where you can share timid ideas and have them turned into meaningful passions.

The place where you watch movies together.

The place where you cook food together.

The place where you clean together.

The place where you get hugs.

The place where you can fall asleep while people are talking.

The place where you can cry.

The place where you can invite others.

The place where you can sit and work.

The place where you can sing together.

The place where you can read together.

The place where you can take off your shoes.

The place where you can pray.

The place where you can disagree.

The place where you can be heard.

The place where you can hear.

The place where you can eat chocolate.

The place where you can heal.

The place where you can grow.

The place where you can make memories that you want to remember and share.

Family.