In THIS house, we try to be authentic. We are not perfect.
We take responsibility for mistakes.
We say "I'm sorry I made you feel that way.", not "I'm sorry you feel that way."
We ask for forgiveness and how to make amends.
We try to be patient, practicing forgiveness and giving second chances when we are able.
We bond and have fun, more often than not we are really goofy!

Most of all, we love hard, cause that is what chosen family does.

P.S. A rule on how to treat people: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If the answer to any of those three questions is not yes, keep it to yourself. If your only purpose is to hurt others just so you can feel better about yourself? Go away. Shoo. No matter how bad you think you are, I am entirely, unabashedly, and without reservation... meaner than you. If you feel like pushing your luck, your self esteem and my conscience are about to be going through it.