9. Blood Isn’t Always Thicker than Water?
Sometimes, the family photo is more sepia-toned than rosy. Some relatives come with thorns, and no matter how hard you try, the garden of family life isn’t going to bloom. It’s a tough situation to be in, realizing that blood ties don’t automatically bind you to unwavering support and love.
It takes courage to acknowledge that sometimes, the family tree can have rotten branches. Learning to distinguish which limbs to nurture and which to prune is part of growing up. Friends, on the other hand, can be like the select perennials you choose for your garden—there for you season after season, offering the right shade or support.
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