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Family Has Multiple Definitions
Family isn’t necessarily blood and can be a source of tremendous positivity.
You were born into a specific family. If you are anything like me, they have some interesting quirks, foibles, and other oddities about them. As you grew up, you may have grown closer…or further apart.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. For the most part, however, they’d don’t get me. I have taken many paths over the years that have confused and confounded them. My life, my choice…but part of the nature of the love of family is striving for acceptance, even when understanding lacks.
When I was 19 I was introduced to the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a worldwide medieval reenactment organization. If you are unfamiliar with the SCA, think Renaissance Faire, minus fantasy elements. Further, rather than putting on performances all the participants are in it for their own entertainments.
Through the SCA, I have met amazing people. I have made many friends all across the world. The community that this organization can be, at its best, is incredibly supportive. For example, if I were to travel across the country, I could probably find someone to crash with in almost every state.
From this experience, I have gained more than just friends. Many of those I have come to know over the years have actually become…
