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birth families are a terrible way to form communities. I despise my birth family and have nothing in common with them other than genetics. My real family is my friends.

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I hope that healing, forgiveness, and joy become possible at some point in your situation.

That's just not always attainable, I know.

Thank you. I've been trying to be open to that possibility but so far it has eluded me. I really appreciate your compassionate encouragement.

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