Guess what? I relate!! Shocking, I know!! My moms side of the family is so whack. What about your husband's family? Maybe there are some kids on that side?

And yeah, to your mom... not everyone talks shit about their siblings. It's sad that they all miss having these relationships in life. My mom was the same with her siblings. I only hung out with my cousins until I was about 8 and then shit hit the fan and it was over.

Great essay, writing, and you always share from the heart!! <3