Have I mentioned lately how much I love my family? Last weekend my (step)sister was in town visiting my two youngest nieces, so I came over and spent a day with them, and it was so wonderful to be a part of a loving family for once. I grew up in a family where everyone lived our separate lives, not talking much with each other. But after coming out, my sister and my nieces have taken me in as part of their family. My nieces love having a "new" aunt, and my sister loves having a younger sister.
Next weekend I will go stay with my sister for a few days, and also hang out with my oldest niece and nephew, whom I haven't seen in 17 years. My nephew is even taking time off from work so that he and his girlfriend can be in the local pride parade with me. I'm finally surrounded by a lovely, loving family, and they have been there for me when I've needed them the most. I less than three all of them <3