Another one bites the dust

Another (ex-ish)lover of mine has checked themself into the psych ward due to some serious issues that have been occuring lately.

There was a stream of drama (with a capital DRA) related to some of the events that lead up to this that resulted in my removing some very inconsiderate and cruel people from my LJ.

At what point do I get to get off this train?

Family

Family is people coming together to take care of one of their wounded.

Family is the support structure that arises to support those people.

Family is holding on through the darkest of times, even when things are horribly dark. Holding to faith when you're afraid. Supporting each other in creating reasonable boundaries and managing them.

Family is support, love, and strength.

It's times like these that you start to see who your family is, and who are just people that are passing through your life.

I love my family.

This is the second time this has happened... and both times, I've been overwhelmed by discovering what I'm a part of...