Living without a family is a violation if one is not prepared for it. But it is also an option that should not imply a painful isolation from the world. There is a segment of society that has been confronted with the reality of living without a family. And everything seems to indicate that this group tends to grow, for the future. It is a new family reality that is taking place all over the world. The reasons for this are many. Sometimes they are only children who do not form a family of their own. Thus, they reach their old age alone. Sometimes families simply disperse and everyone lives thousands of miles apart. At other times it is violence that forces someone to live without a family. There is also the case of those of advanced age who are abandoned by their relatives.
Well, the disturbing thing is that until not so long ago this was an exceptional reality. Now, however, without becoming a majority, it is a phenomenon that affects a higher percentage of the population. The number of people who decide not to marry has grown and the number of families with only one child is also much higher. It is true that the family is often idealized. This nucleus is never a space without conflict. Just like the couple, the family is also plagued by contradictions. It is a small human society in which noble feelings and negative passions are stirred up at the same time. However, the bonds between family members are usually much stronger than those with outsiders.
In that sense, it is said that "blood is thicker than water". Even among those who do not understand each other well, blood ties impose a mark of commitment to the relative. This is why living without a family results in a state of increased vulnerability. With other members of society there is not the blood bond that usually predominates in extreme situations. It should not be forgotten that sometimes the family is the main source of physical or psychological risk. However, those who have a family, more or less healthy, are better protected against the vicissitudes of life. It is said that sooner or later we will all have to face loneliness. Either because there is no one to turn to, or because others do not have the disposition or availability for us.
Besides, this is a reality that happens with or without family. We should all prepare ourselves emotionally for it. Human beings are endowed with an incredible capacity for adaptation, which allows them to cope with all kinds of circumstances. The only really important thing is that this condition is the result of a conscious choice. Either because one has freely opted for such a life, or because the circumstances have arisen in this way and the person is able to accept them, without altering his or her course. When living without a family is not a chosen condition, things can be very different. This situation possibly gives rise to deep suffering. It also fosters fears, anxieties and eventually leads to physical illness. And even death.
In conclusion, there is a point in life where everyone should identify how much living without a family can affect him or her. Sometimes you just let time go by, without facing that reality head on. And at a certain point, it may be too late. If it is recognized that living in company is very important for one, it is necessary to make the decisions and take the actions to make it so. This does not fall from the sky. It is a reality that must be built, first in the mind and heart, and then in concrete practice. There are many ways to build a family today. One would have to shuffle the options and choose the best one for oneself. If, on the other hand, one identifies that this aspect is not so fundamental, it is important to be prepared to assume the cost of this decision. Also its advantages, which it has.
Does not having a family make you vulnerable?
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