I just watched a show last night on the aging queer population, and how many of them have had to make their own families due to lack of acceptance by their bio families, and losing others to AIDS. And I thought about who my family is..
I have my sis, we're very close. But, I am lucky that I too am building a new family of gay friends and AA folks. I have a chosen family now. It's a weird mix, but they make me happy.
Build your own family. Stay away from the toxic folks..nothing that you can do about it, cept not engage them, and yes, keep your side of the street clean!
Karen