b"Chapter 11 FAMILYThe wordfamilyis one of the most loosely defined terms in the English language, as it means something different from everyone.While one person may define family as the relatives who share their home, another may view the family as including extended relatives residing near and far.For others, they see their beloved circle of friends or their pets as a family. Familiesareverydifferent,buttheyalloperateunderthesamepremise: shared love and commitment.Rather than simply defining family by a dictionary definition, each individual should seek to define a family by their own standards. You can have multiple families in your life, or even multiple families at once, if you wish. However, if you define your family unit, whether traditional or unique, your definition is the family unit that is right for you.As the saying goes,Family is what you make of it.Whether it's blood relatives, friends, pets, or a combination of these, your family can provide the support you need to thrive.360Germain Decelles"