It got me thinking: is family the anchor that steadies us, or the wave that knocks us off balance? They’re the people who know your stories—sometimes better than you do—but also the ones who can push every button without even trying. Family is messy, beautiful, infuriating, and comforting all at once. It’s the people who make you laugh when you want to cry, who show up late but still show up, and who remind you that, no matter how far you stray, there’s always a place to call home.