And Water - Blood

You are allowed to close the door. You are allowed to grieve the relationship you wished for while still protecting yourself from the one you actually have. Interestingly, the full original quote is thought to be: “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.”

What’s your experience with blood vs. water? Have you ever had to walk away from family to save yourself? Or found family in an unexpected place? Let’s talk in the comments. Blood and Water

That is family too. Maybe even more so. Blood and water. One you’re born into. One you build. You are allowed to close the door

It means the opposite of how we use it today. It means the bonds we choose —the covenants we make with friends, lovers, and found family—are actually stronger than the biological ties we were born into. Let’s talk in the comments

It doesn’t demand your loyalty. It earns it. Here is the hard truth no one wants to say out loud: Not all blood is healthy for you.