Summer Showdown: Petty Family Issues

Dear Friends,

Family is something that is suppose to cherished. Most people are blessed to have a true family unit. Some people might not have a good family and end up creating and adopting people to substitute for a real family. There are some things that families suppose to do. Families are suppose to help each other, support each other and definitely feel safe around these people that are suppose to be your family. However, families don't support to screw over each other, steal from each other and basically make people not wanted or loved. What kills me is that in the modern world, families now are more so selective and vicious towards other family members. I had an incident recently where I learned that the modern family is not supportive but vindictive and petty.

I spend some time seeing some family that I do not normally spend time with. I was happy to see these people and spend time with them. During the course of the week, things were changing. Instead of happiness and bonding, I was met with feelings that are considered sins. There are people envious of me and my success. There are people stealing from me. I mean it got so bad that I had to sleep with certain items near me or hidden from others. Why do I have to hide anything from family? Now, why would someone in my family would steal anything from me? Now I been in shelters and had to sleep with my wallet in my underwear. Does that mean I have to hide my id in my crotch?

So do you think someone stepped up to admit stealing? Fuck no, just people denying anything that were done wrongly. I love how some people asked me to give someone in my family a benefit of a doubt. Respect is not given but earned. Same goes for people who are suppose to be blood related. My biggest advice to you all is that if you feel that your family will steal from you or fuck you over in some way; Please either leave them alone or accept that this person will do something to fuck you over in the long run. I hate to admit that my family changed how I think. I also feel like it is hard to see what people would do to other family members. Next time I come over to see family, I might need to ensure that my money, my information, and anything else is either hidden from people or safe somewhere else. It is sad to see people in this setting.

Eugene Chandler III