Family

It occurred to me at the end of ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ that family is really important. It’s the center of love. It’s where you first learn what love is. Many of us are family oriented. I know I am. I could never be far from my family. I want my family to be close knit. That’s part of why I’m trying to keep in touch with my cousins. That’s why I want a man and children eventually; to carry on my family.

Loneliness and isolation are the enemy. I was talking with a friend about them today. He said his friends have moved on from college. He has too, but his job is in the same place. He’s afraid of being lonely. It’s scary, because one doesn’t have a chance of happiness while feeling lonely. Alone time is one thing. Everyone needs it. Some more than others, but that’s not the same thing as not having people to confide in and laugh with. A dog helps a lot in that department, but human contact is still necessary. People you love are necessary.

I’m blessed in that department, although sometimes when I’m down, I can’t see it. There’s always someone to help me back up