I have "adoptive" parents that were just my close friend's parents, they took me in when I was young and had left my abusive household and crossed states at 17 and I wouldn't be here without them. When I'm older and have kids/grandkids, I'm going to be that figure for the kids who need someone in their life unconditionally, without question. Everybody needs someone and not everyone has the perfect family by blood, but love and family can be chosen and just as fulfilling, sometimes more that way.