“Love me for who I am... Not for what you want me to be” Some people couldn’t seem to do that, so I just had to turn and walk away. Today is as good a day as any. They didn’t choose me, so I did. I stand behind my decision, to respect and honor myself. This has gone on long enough and I gave you every chance to do the right thing. I’m nobody’s stray kitten, waiting for you to kindly put out a saucer of milk for me when it suits you. Either love, accept, honor and, respect me completely “all year long, not just one day a year when you’re feeling charitable” or leave me alone entirely. It’s just insulting and you should be ashamed of yourself. Misplaced resentment must be a bitter pill? “Family” what a joke! I’ve never felt like anything but an outsider. I am very grateful that I have people with whom I don’t share a single strand of DNA, who never made me question their love, support, respect, loyalty or, how much they value me being in their lives. And go above and beyond to show me how much I mean to them. So, I know what it looks like and how it feels when someone actually loves me. And guess what? I love and respect ME too. It was an insult to myself to allow it to go on as long as I did. At least in my heart, I know I gave it every possible chance. With much disappointment I have come to realize at this point, I have to say “Goodbye” wish them well, and go on about my day. And for the record, I’m not “HALF” of anything! I’m either your sister or I’m not. Clearly, in your eyes, I’m not.

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