“Being related is not the same as feeling connection”

We grow up in hopes that “family always comes first,”. But loyalty without a connection can feel like betrayal to one self as well as others. Your presence is a gift with our without family connections, as long as you believe it is, don’t take it for granted and remember connection is where we are open to be connected.

Obligation looks backward.
Choice looks forward.
You get to choose how you enter a room, how long you stay, and whether that room is part of where and who you are now. Choice allows us to show up or not and still be our BEST,

You do not have
to prove your love.
Peace is a valid tradition too.

Gentle Practice:
Say this aloud: “I choose presence where I am respected, not required.”

-Kerri-Elizabeth-
Tomorrow, we explore forgiveness without reconciliation.