I just realized something about the family I grew up in, and I want to share the positives—with just one negative at the end.
Health & Genetics
• No diabetes. My parents are almost 80, drink Coca-Cola or Fanta every day, and never get diabetes. And before anyone says, “But what about high blood pressure?”—I don’t care.
• No one has ever needed surgery. Never had to go under the knife. Thank God for that.
• Clear, healthy skin. I get out of the shower, do nothing, and I glow. No special soaps, no creams, no acne—just natural. Some people spend a fortune on skincare; I use whatever soap is available.
• Beautiful, rich skin tones. The men are handsome, the women are beautiful.
Success & Stability
• We’re all educated and well-spoken.
• Mental health is above average. No major breakdowns, just normal life stresses.
• Financially stable—moderate to high success across the board. No extreme poverty, and we help each other out when needed.
Family & Relationships
• I call my parents, and they answer. Some people haven’t spoken to their father in 20 years. Some of y’all reading this haven’t spoken to your parents in five. I call mine, and they pick up—unless they’re in church. Then they call back. That’s a blessing.
• We had a safe environment growing up. Some people hide in their rooms when their parents argue. In my family, when my parents debate, we stay in the room—it’s engaging, not scary.
• We’ve worked on our relationships. It wasn’t perfect, but we’ve put in the effort.
The One Negative
The only real issue? Conflict resolution. They either don’t resolve conflicts, don’t want to, don’t know how, or a mix of all three. If my parents decide on something, they will hold that stance for 5 to 10 years, no matter what new information comes in. Their persistence can be abusive. That’s our flaw.
But overall? I come from a good family. A blessed family.
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