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September 17 - September 29, 2025
One thing I’ve learned is that family isn’t always the one you come from. It’s the one that you make.
“Nah, Rich. You can’t claim something you never really had. You know she’s always been mine.”
“I never said I was a nice guy, sweetheart. But I have always been who I am, and that’s okay because I’m a good guy. I’m fucking whiskey, not tea. And if I recall, you like your whiskey. And when you’re ready to hear me out and really listen, maybe you will let me explain things to you and stop assuming shit you hear from your asshole ex-husband.”
“I have your back, Everly. Always have. You don’t have to turn around to see if I’m ever still here. Because I’ve always been here and always will be.”
“In you, I’ve found my best friend, my lover, and my protector. I love you,
that’s what family does. They show up. They love you in your worst times and your good times.
One thing I know for sure is that sometimes family isn’t what you think it is. Sometimes it’s the people who show up when you really need them, and it looks different from how you think it will look. It feels messy and right.
Because sometimes family isn’t who you started with; it’s who you end up with.
“You can’t do ugly things to people and expect a beautiful life.