Family Relationships


Growing up, my sister and I were really close to my cousins. The five of us, me, my sister, my cousin and her sister and brother, formed a tight group that would play dress up, put on plays for our parents, and make up games all the time. We spent a lot of time outdoors and in trees. 

Growing up past that, however, things changed, as they're wont to do. Currently, my sister is married with an adorable kiddo, my oldest cousin has two girls and is going through some tough life situations, but I've been able to play DnD with her for the past year or so? (Time is soup.)  Her brother is on a road trip in the van he lives in. It seems he's happy and doing well, and I've stayed in contact with my oldest cousin, but her sister? 

I've been lax, and I haven't done a good job of staying in touch with her. I really don't know what's going on in her life, but I hope she's doing well. I just found out (kind of out of nowhere) that she just released a song! Like, she self-produced it and everything! I didn't even know she wanted to become a singer, but I listened to her music, and it's good. It's got an ethereal tone to it, a simpler melody, but it's heartfelt and beautiful. Even though I barely know what all she's up to, it doesn't change the fact that I do care about her, and want her to do well and be happy. 

So, if you haven't checked in with your friends or family or cousins, I highly encourage you to do so! Oh, and go listen to my cousin's song! It's on Spotify and you can find it on YouTube as well! 

"Link Up" - Nahélé youtube.com/watch?v=Jrhm-hl3Cmc

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