SB7

Class this week was interesting talking about institutions and ideologies. I found it fascinating watching the transgender parenting video and how close minded we are as a society when it comes to defining a family. I think we have all heard the saying "We choose our friends, not our family"? Well I don't find that entirely true, I have many friends that I consider family, many are my parents friends that have been in my life since birth whom I considered as aunts, uncles, role models, etc. My best gal friends from kindergarten I consider as my sister because I feel I can share anything with her. One of my "brothers" has a two year old whom I consider my nephew as if he was my own blood. And don't those of us who are pet lovers find ourselves considering our pets as "our children". I know I do so what difference is it whom we consider family? Who are we to judge on how a family should be and who should be in it. I find my "extended family" no different than those who are gay or transgender wanting to have children or consider themselves in a different parenting role than society demands them to be. We think too much inside the box and I was glad when the daughter in the video stood up for her parent as she was trying to figure out what she wanted to define herself as. I know there are some people who have problems with being gay or homosexuals getting married but I think it is an awesome thing. It may not be something I choose for myself but I see no reason why people can't be happy with themselves and find others who make them feel special. My dad always makes the joke "Let them be as miserable as the rest of us". His philosophy is no one should get married, too much stress lol. I have a cousin who is gay and his partner is an absolute sweetheart and I hope that someday they get the chance to officialize their togetherness and maybe have a family of their own.

Here are some of my "extended siblings" to prove that you can choose your family and blood is not always the thickest bond.

   ..... ok never mind this website apparently thinks my photos are too large to add to my post:( So! On to Google Pics! This clip resembles the fact we need to think beyond the binary boundaries and be more accepting. 



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