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For many, family is our main source of joy and meaning in life--- as well as pain. If we do not have a family of blood or legal relatives, we often create one. Yet sharing DNA or a marriage license is neither a necessary nor sufficient criteria by which we decide who is family to us. Blood relatives can be disowned and spouses divorced.

With terms like step, blended, adopted, bi-nuclear, same sex couples, life partners, live-in, sperm donors, and surrogates, family ties have expanded to include diverse human groups. Ideal family bonds are created by sharing emotions of love and loyalty. Often only DNA holds families together.

We live together, marry, divorce, re-marry, raise children, assume eldercare, and thrive when family conditions are low conflict, supportive, respectful, and productive. But we also have emotional cut-offs, cheat on our partners, suffer abuse, grow up in dysfunctional families, and relatives die.

We are driven to share our experiences . Did we do it right? Can we improve? Can I help you? We wrestle over personal boundaries with meddling and controlling behaviors. Our daily lives create a wide universe of readers and bloggers with thoughts, opinions, beliefs, questions, and answers about family.

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  • Man dreams of getting murdered, kills family, self (Lead)


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 535
    Bhopal, Jan 27 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a man killed his mother and two sisters and later committed suicide as he was getting recurring dreams in which he was murdered, making him worried as to who will look after his family after him, police here said Friday.The four members of the family [...]
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  • Instagram Friday // January 27


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    A little of this weeks randomness: Yesterday started fairly early with percussion. It ended with an impromptu jam session in the front room. Im guessing it goes without saying that it was a loud day yesterday? : ) N1 took part in a cooking field trip on Wednesday. Her concoction that she left the class ...
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  • Video: Let the people decide on marriage, US Governor says


    The Christian Institute News — Authority Authority: 491
    Marriage is too important to be treated like a political football and any redefinition should be voted on by the people, the Governor of the US state of New Jersey has said. The state is facing pressure to redefine marriage for homosexual couples but Governor Chris Christie has said the issue should be left in [...]
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  • THIS SIDE OF PARADISE by Steven Layne – REVIEW


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    Jack’s father has always been a perfectionist, but lately, his need to control every aspect of the family’s life has stepped up a notch. Mr. Barrett, Jack’s dad, has been offered a wonderful opportunity with the company he works for, the Eden Corporation. Eden owns a gated village in Paradise, a nearby town, ...
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  • Adoption Update: While We Wait


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    I went to a baby shower on Sunday. Most of you who know me well will know that I haven’t done much of that in the past few years. I’ve had my “excuses.” This time was different. This time I feel on the cusp of motherhood, just without all the cravings and crazy hormones. And I’m not sure when I’ll become a ...
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  • Tokyo Family (2012)


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    Tokyo Family (2012) photo: Tokyo Family (2012) physical material: Director: Yoji Yamada Writer: Yoji Yamada Starring: Bunta Sugawara Etsuko Ichihara Satoshi Tsumabuki Yû Aoi Masahiko Nishimura Yui Natsukawa Shigeru Muroi Language:Japanese Countries/regions:Japan Release date: 2012(Japan) Genre: ...
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  • Brooke Mueller extends her rehab stay


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 535
    New York, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Charlie Sheen’s ex wife Brooke Mueller has voluntarily extended her stay at the rehab. She checked into the rehab late last year after she was arrested for cocaine possession in Aspen, Colorado.Radar Online reports that Brooke voluntarily decided to extend her stay at the rehab ...
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  • Space Dogs (2010) BRRip 500MB MKV


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  • Kate Hudson’s Dad Blasts Michael Lohan: ‘He’s Exploiting His Daughter!’


    Black Web Entertainment — Authority Authority: 148
    By Amber Goodhand - Radar Reporter Kate Hudson s biological father hasnt always been there for her, but hes got some choice words for another famous father -- Michael Lohan . "Michael Lohan is a ship wreck of a human being!" Bill Hudson told RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview when asked about other ...
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  • CNY 2012


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  • Organized Simplicity


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    I started reading Tshs blog about a year ago, and Ive appreciated her perspective on a variety of topics related to parenting and homemaking. So I was excited when Monica loaned me a copy of Tshs book, Organized Simplicity . The book is divided into 2 parts: the first is about living simply in the real world; the ...
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  • Life, Food, and Health: Not necessarily in that order


    Walking Therein — Authority Authority: 97
    In the past few years, we have discovered organic, raw foods, GMOs, pesticides, and other things that positively and negatively affect one’s health through foods and other common products. Just last night, I was reading on Mercola how many of our organic fruits and veggies “ may have cow-, pig-, and chicken ...
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  • Justin Bieber Joins Obama Presidential Family, and Stars for Christmas Concert 11/12/2011|HD|


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    Check out another new music video! Justin Bieber Joins Obama Presidential Family, and Stars for Christmas Concert 11/12/2011|HD| The Band Perry [Mikel VizzualbazzikHck] Washington DC’s Christmas In Washington 2011 event held at the National Building Museum looked more like a Hollywood soiree Sunday night when ...
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  • Kids Apps Friday- 27 Jan. 2012 - Discounted and Free iPad Apps for Kids


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    Don’t you all like Friday time! Once more great apps free or discounted starting with some top free games apps for the kids and a special offer for all Harry Pottes’ fans! Followed by top storybook apps to read over the week-end and to finish some fun educational apps to keep your kids learning the fun way! - Kids ...
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  • Birthday Love


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    It is the early hours on the day of your birth. As I sit here guarding you through the night a lifetime of memories flash before me like scenes from a movie. I don’t even know if this is a memory or the result of hearing the story over and over But I recall you carrying me towards the waves at Rockaway Beach, ...
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  • Ravi Ruia, three others issued fresh summons in 2G case


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 535
    New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here issued fresh summons for Feb 22 appearance to promoters of Essar Group and Loop Telecom, accused in the 2G spectrum scam case, after they failed to appear before the court Friday.The summons were issued to corporate honchos Ravi Ruia, ...
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  • furiousBlog - in my diatribe — Authority Authority: 110
    Богородица This is pretty cool. A group of IT guys ( ITidiots ) post video podcasts and they happen to use one of my tracks (title – So Funky It Stinks) as their theme music (it’s in the beginning of the videos). I wrote this song nearly 10 years ago, they moved the videos to a YouTube channel and ...
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  • Bishop of Leicester: ‘Lord Carey was wrong to defend government’s welfare reforms’


    TitusOneNine — Authority Authority: 437
    ...I disagree profoundly with the Government’s and Lord Carey’s view that our action in the Lords was about prolonging a culture of welfare dependency, or the implication that increased material poverty for some is a price worth paying to alleviate what some have described as the poverty of aspiration.... The ...
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  • The Many Advantages of Using Barnes & Noble Discount Vouchers


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    Barnes as well as Noble is currently the largest guide retailer in america. This position is very influenced by the fact that their publications are very affordable. People who want to save much more money when you go to Barnes and Noble for guides are in for any treat. Were you aware that there are things such as ...
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  • Manic Shot 2


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    Shoot down all the aliens in a lava world and compete for a high score in this sequel to Manic Shot by nonSoft and nonsoft.net, featuring parallax scrolling and variable enemy wave patterns so that it’s almost never the same game twice! Mouse to move, left click to shoot, and space bar to pause.
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