“your family, not family

they always seem to return

when all the hard work is finished

they add nothing to the journey

but bumps and bruises

and yet they wait for you

at the finish line with their hands open

expecting to be greeted with kindness even when
they've spent most of their energy being unkind
toward you. taking credit for what you've done alone. taking credit for your joy when all they've ever done

was hurt you”