Oh, dear Liberty--I can relate greatly to the pattern recurring in my intimate relationships as well. Yup--no surprise there indeed!🤣 We repeat what we were taught until we "wake up" and make an active (vigilantly active) choice to live differently.
Your writing prompt spoke to my heart; it was a verbal wink from the Universe to articulate the spiritual learning curve of loving and accepting our family just as they are while continuing to remain true to our inner North Star.
Love your Pub and you, Liberty 💓