I’ve realized that my recent work has been kind of a bummer. Thankfully, I just finished writing up an exceptionally positive blog for my Wife and I’s small business, and I want to keep the vibes rolling. Also, my 12-year-old Shih Tzu is having some medical problems, and I need to take my mind off of it. Let’s get all dipped up in that positivity potion.

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my family, dealing with feelings of abandonment, and so on, but in doing so, I have uncovered what Family truly can be. While doing so, I realized that my new family, which I acquired after being married by Elvis in 2021, checks all the boxes.

I love my wife, and because of that, they love me. I love them back, but I will never share that emotion in person. If this somehow finds its way in front of them, I would recommend we never talk about it.

I gained two mother-in-laws, a brother-in-law, and even an extra grandma! I hesitate to even call them in-laws, as it is not a lawful obligation, but love that binds us all together. The only other people I trust on this planet besides my wife are her mother, her brother, and the rest of the immediate family.

I trust these people more than my own siblings and family, and if you know my brothers, you know that’s justified.

My wife is the most genuine human being I have ever met, but her family is pulling up right behind her. I have not felt this included in a family unit in almost 30 years.

It’s wonderful. While I have learned over the years to be able to function alone, going somewhere where people are glowing about seeing you, kissing your cheeks, hugging for too long, and feeding you is an unbeatable feeling. Not only is it a feeling that I missed, it was a feeling that I forgot about ever having at all.

They’re the best, all four of them. I appreciate that they have welcomed me into their lives, and knowing that I am trusted to take care of their daughter makes me feel good. It’s wild to me that in-laws can be so shitty, because mine are the opposite.

All that being said, nobody can replace my parents, although I love and appreciate people trying to go the extra mile to fill the void. Certain life events, such as my graduation from community college, as well as my upcoming graduation, are private events for me. My wife gets to go, but other than that, I need to be in my head for these things.

My mom would shit if she saw what I have been able to accomplish.

Until next time, stay crescent fresh,

J.T.C.