We were an imperfect family. I knew that. But at last we were on each other's side, dug in with a new and more profound commitment. Our happiness was hard won, it was ours and I was determined to keep us whole.

Dorothea Benton Frank
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One of the most important parts of the human experience is family. The idea of family can be understood in many ways. No matter what kind of family you have, there are always ups and downs. However, in the end, the love that you share with your family is all that matters.

When I was in my early 20’s, I had a great family. We were all happy and loved each other dearly. My mother always knew how to make us laugh and keep our spirits up.

After my father died when I was 16, my mother never stopped loving him or caring about him. She moved us to where I could finish high school; she wanted me to know what it was like to grow up in a home without my father. My early years were rough because my mother had to work two jobs to support us, but she never let us feel that we were not worthy of her love or the love that we shared with each other.

My mother taught me that it is better to be alone than to be alone and unloved.

Source: The Hurricane Sisters

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