On Family

Family is such an odd concept to some people. To me, growing up, family was everyone. I knew my mom, but overall everyone raised me as much as everyone else. The tribe was my family, not just those I was related to. Maybe that's why everyone felt as close as anyone else. Why my friends feel as close as family, but... also as far as family? It means more to some people...
 
I wish I knew more how to help Zilli... but she has... like a real family? Like they are close, and their relationships feel more exclusive in some ways? She even has kids! That's not a thought that has even crossed my mind. But she seems to want it, but to... also not want it? Maybe the not wanting it is because she is in this weird situation with all of us... To me it doesn't feel unusual... I mean, it does, but... some part of me has wanted something like this. (Yes, mom. Human side, I get it!)
 
She wants something different, and... I'm not sure what it is or how to help. But if it's family she needs, then I will get her family. It's the least I can do, and she needs at it.