40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. My parents were one of those couples

Before you feel sorry for me, let me explain.

My parents got divorced when I was really young, before I was two years old. I have no memory of my parents being together. But, what I do have a memory of, are the two fantastic people I have gained from this divorce.

Let's start with my Dad:

My dad remarried when I was around six or seven years old. This marriage brought me three little brothers, who are now 13, 11, and 9.

I have gained another mother and three little brothers that I could not be more grateful for. I have also gained another set of grandparents who are the most caring and loving family members I could ever ask for.

My step mom is a woman I cannot believe has become a part of my life. She has taught me so many things and I could not be any happier to have her around. My brothers are an experience that not everyone has. I know that one day they will have my back (if needed). My dad is happily married too, and I am sure they will not end up in that 40 to 50 percent of marriages. I am glad my dad has found the love that he deserves.

For my mom:

She was remarried when I was around two to three years old. This marriage brought me my little sister.

I am going to start with the relationship I have with my sister. She is five years younger than me and we have the common "love/hate" relationship that most siblings have. But I wouldn't consider her anything less than my best friend. Even when I am an hour away at school, we have remained in contact every single day. Even though she drives me up the wall, I appreciate her every day.

For my step dad,

He is an amaizng man. He has been a fantastic coach and has taught me so much about life. One of the best things I think I have taken from him is that there is always two sides to things and it helps to relax your emotions and think with your head sometimes. He has been an amazing second father and I couldn't ask for anyone better.

This marriage also brought me my other set of grandparents. These are another fantastic set of family members that I am not sure how I would make it without. My grandma, who is from England, has truly shown me a different aspect of life. Without them, I wouldn't have experienced the lake life like I have or learned about English aspects of life.

The point of this article was to show people that, in some cases, divorce is not a bad thing. My parents were not the right fit for each other. But what they did do, was have me. They raised me, together. Not as a couple, but as friends. They introduced to me to two new people who turned into some of the most influential people in my entire life. I would not be the person I am today if it wasn't for all four of these people.

Love doesn't always have the beautiful picture that we think it does. But love isn't just confined to being a couple. It's spread to your children and your friends. And this, this is exactly what happened when my parents got divorced.