The definition of loyalty.

In the many areas of our lives, loyalty seems to play a large, yet unspoken role. Our friendships evolve or dissolve based on the level of loyalty we feel either for or from a person we care about. The same is true with our jobs. If we feel good about the company and that we can trust that they're sort of looking out for us too, we're loyal to them. And in families, loyalty can make or break you.

So what if a family is torn or is in the process of being torn apart? How do you choose a side to be loyal to? You're all blood. You all have history. And I can't help but think there's always a certain level of care or love that just can't be completely crushed. If you choose a side, does that mean that you're choosing a side for your children as well, and in doing so, you're also eliminating the option for them to make their own decisions. You're preventing them from creating some kind of history or memory of these people you used to care about. And quite possibly ten years from now if you happen to share a story about those people, your children will have no idea who you're talking about.

It's incredibly confusing. Even more ridiculous. And just plain sad.