Happy Father's Day
I figured I'd actually write something more personal than my usual blatherings about how much non-work related work I've gotten done. (BTW, I finally finished my revisions to that consultation article; it's in my coauthor's hands right now and I hope that we have those revisions submitted by the end of the month.)
Anyways. Father's Day. It always ( Read more... )
I'm fortunate to get on good with my parents, although this was pretty rough with my father especially during my early to mid 20s. He aggravates Loopy, though, in his being rather conservative with somewhat racist opinions. As I tell Loop', I just ignore him since my father doesn't bother to vote and makes no difference with his lame opinions. We get along with Loop's family, too, but he's never been close with them for various reasons. So, I somewhat understand where you're coming from.
In my case, outside of my immediate family, I have little contact with anyone else. After the last of my grandparents died, I no longer really communicate with aunts, uncles, cousins, and the sort. It's been over a year with any of that. Sometimes I think about calling one or two of them up, but eh... I dunno... For me, family is less about this biological connection and more about those who are truly supportive and more integrated in my life.
Therein, quite a few furs are closer as "family" than my extended biological family. The "supposed to" thing with family is a social norm. It's not as common as one thinks, though. A lot of my students seem to not have strong connections with their biological family, either. So, maybe don't feel compelled to follow societal expectations and the fabricated 1950s nuclear family that gets so often idealised. Maybe instead aim to see the close bonds you've made with others and cherish them as your family?
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