Family

People say you can't pick your family. You can't choose them but you can choose how much you see them etc. As you grow older family is who you make it. A close friend who has always been there that's like a sister. Your spouse and his/ her family. You choose who deserves your time and energy. There comes a point when you realize  you might not be able to control "family" who are energy sucks. But you can choose how often you talk or see them. Or how you let them effect you. Not letting them get to you or suck you in to worrying or a negative space.  You can fill your"family" with positive people who love you and treat you right.