What is family?

This is why I can't wait to move out. There is always some form of drama going on in this house. It always ends up in arguments and everyone upset. It used to make me cry. To be honest, I still want to. What good does it do? All that does is add to the drama even more.

So what if my parents don't talk to each other for however long? So what if my brother goes off on a homicidal fit? So what if we can't have any family gatherings without someone leaving pissed off at someone else? Screw them.

And people see us as a happy family? As one who has it all together? As functional even?

Yeah, I can't wait till the day my two animals and I move out. 100 miles away. Us 3 against the world. And you know what? We'll make it. A couple years after that, I'll marry the love of my life. I'll take his family as my own. And I'll make sure with every ounce inside me that our kids will not have to deal with this bull crap. I cannot wait for that day.