Examples Of My Family

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I am never quite sure what to say when it comes to my family. The family I have known throughout my life is my mom, dad, aunt, sister and two brothers. I became the eldest of five kids my junior year when my new sister, Adilene was born. She is my half sister and cousin because our mothers are sisters and we share the same dad. I adore and love her just as much as I do for the rest of my family, no matter how much people try to prevent that. Life has always been confusing for me. My family split apart right in front of my eyes because of rumors, distrust and lies. My life changed dramatically when I was 11 and I found out my mom had to leave for Mexico for a year to become legal. I was a little girl who could not understand why she had to go.…show more content…
You would find her on the couch, while my aunt and dad worked to pay the bills and keep the house running. The day my mother left was the longest day of my life. I had to keep myself busy and make sure my emotions were in check for my siblings, in particular my brother Glenn, who has autism. I grew up quicker and did my best to be there for my family. The day my brother Glenn, came up to me and said, “Jenny, you promised mom would be gone for a year,” is not one I will forget. I had finished helping him with his homework that day and I found out that like me, he was counting the days for our mother’s return. I was not sure what to say because I had just told my dad the same thing the day before. My mom ended up being gone a year and two months, but on her return, everything changed. She had gained courage and my aunt had chosen to move out. The rumors started and my dad soon followed. My parents got a divorce and fought for custody. I forced myself to stay with my mom but I was not happy with the way she was doing things. I stayed to help her until she could stand up for herself
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