Family Portrait

So my family is not exactly what you would consider, a typical nuclear-functional family. I have learned that, as I have aged. That red wine can be my most precious and constant companion at a family gathering. Sometimes we all need to loosen up to let the good times role!

Exposing the entire dysfunctional nature of my family to the world, is not my primary concern or intention in this post. In fact, it is quite the opposite. From all the tales I have heard or been witness too, in my lifetime -- I know this. No family is perfect.

We all hold our own histories, behaviours and insanities, in accordance to the way we have been raised. Whether it is nature or nurture that makes us who we are, I can not say. Though I myself, think that at the end of the day, we are a product of both.



We all know the admirable qualities we inherit from our parents, as well as the not so attractive habits. I know mine is defiantly my temper. Bad bad temper! Though it is not half as heightened as it use to be, I know that it is often laying latent, looking for a reason to reveal its ugly face!! The recognition is there, now it is time to deal. We all must choose to deal.

Covering our family problems or issues with a layer of soil, does not stop them from resurfacing. Within a certain time or place, your scars will show. We can run, but we can't hide from who we are.

Our families are a true testament to who we are, or who we are not. So take a look at your family portrait, and appreciate it for all its worth. Fond memories, utter disappointments. Kind words and discouraging behaviours. Reaching understandings and really forgiving someone. We are all made from the DNA of our families. Unless we take the time to learn about them, we will never comprehend the thread that binds us all together as a family. Blood runs thicker than water, but we all bleed.

ONE.