True family are not always related

[secrets22]

They may not be blood related,but the true family are the people who want you in their life and you want to be in theirs.

Its the people who will do anything to make you smile and be happy ,and thats the kind of love that matters.

[fauxartist]

That is so very true.... in Hawaii it's called 'Ohana'...which means;

In addition to blood relatives, close friends are considered ‘ohana as well as those one is connected to in other social groups or in some way bound by circumstance. Places of work, schools, churches, and recreational activities can all be the basis for developing ‘ohana, referred to as one’s work ‘ohana, school ‘ohana, and so forth.

In addition to describing relationship networks, ‘ohana carries a certain responsibility, or kuleana. There is a reciprocal relationship between you and your ‘ohana. A spoken and unspoken agreement to take care of each other. As part of a family, you may need to help support and care for a family member or the entire family in a variety of ways. It can mean respecting your elders or caring for children.