A family can be the bane of one's existence. A family can also be most of the meaning of one's existence. I don't know whether my family is bane or meaning, but they have surely gone away and left a large hole in my heart.

Keri Hulme
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The first line of this poem explains that a family can cause a lot of pain and stress. The second line says that a family is what makes your life worth living. When people are struggling with a hard life, no one should feel alone. However, a family should not be a burden to anyone.

A family should be the one thing that keeps you going every single day. The quote says that a person’s relationship with their family is what matters to them the most. When you have a positive relationship with your family, it means everything to you.

Source: The Bone People

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