reconnect with my family

I spent a couple of hours both on Thanksgiving and on x-mas day with my aunt and my younger sister. Still haven’t spoken to my siblings but I did relay a message through my aunt. Things are still weird and awkward but I’m taking steps to create the type of relationship that I want with my family-the type that I’m comfortable with. No more trying to create a perfect looking family or even “normal” looking-whatever that means. Interesting enough as I take steps to reconnect with my family I’ve decided that I want to create traditions around my relationships with my friends who are like my family. I’m realizing that my family doesn’t only have to be the people that I was given but it can also include those whom I’ve chosen to be in my life; and that I’m capable of creating a loving additional family community.