There is a fine line between forgiving someone and setting yourself on fire to keep them warm. And somewhere along that line, you have to ask yourself: Is this bond making me stronger, or is it slowly drowning me? Then there is the other side. The friends who become siblings. The mentors who become parents. The partners who show you what safety actually feels like.
It’s supposed to mean that family comes first. That the bond of DNA is unbreakable. That no matter what happens—betrayal, silence, or distance—you show up for the people who share your last name. Blood and Water
You are allowed to close the door. You are allowed to grieve the relationship you wished for while still protecting yourself from the one you actually have. Interestingly, the full original quote is thought to be: “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” There is a fine line between forgiving someone
Choose the people who help you breathe. Not the ones who hold you under. The friends who become siblings
That is the water. Clear, necessary, life-giving.