Mom. Dad. Brother. Sister. Grandma. Grandpa.

The first thing anyone would think of when hearing these words is family. All of these people encompass the definition of family along with many other titles that you learn as a child. One day, instead of my name being Ravyn, I could hear a slew of words that will make my heart patter and soul grow. These monumental days in my life will mean a new family member will have arrived into my circle of trust and protection I will be greeting them with open arms and a heavy heart. They will become another piece of my backbone and support and I hope to make the same positive impact on their life so they realize that this life we live is too short to fill it with neglect and bitterness. That being said, there are many other ways new people can become your family and it doesn't always have to be because there was a new birth in the continuing line of blood relations.

You should protect and care for the people that would do the same for you. Others naturally gravitate towards people that have the same personality or views on life as them, because they will easily be able to confine in them. There are many times where thoughts are racing through your brain and you need to get them out into the open. To have another mind hear your perspective and opinion. When you voice your thoughts, you can become vulnerable and who you trust your inner self, is so important. Family is loyalty. The people who make you feel secure and happy. The ones that will stick by your side no matter what. So whoever you consider your family, don't let them go. You trusted them for a reason and have engraved a piece of your heart with their names. Hold such an amazing feeling close to you and remember that happiness keeps us alive. It gives us hope and freedom. Our families keep us going.