With it being the Christmas season it is easy to want to hide away from relatives who stick their noses in other people's business. It is easy to just not go anywhere and avoid people. It is easier to spend time in your own misery than to spread it around and let other people see. What Family Is Your first friends people you bond to Where you are loved Human What Family Is Not family isn't just blood relations perfect Out to hurt you Why is Family Needed? the traditions are stronger than you want to admit These traditions allow for the kids to bond with those of earlier generations. The rituals of our lives are very important to our sense of self. Fall back on to those traditions You have memories with these people. Some good some bad. Which do you want to focus on?