This is so beautifully written and helped me think about things I hadn't before. I left when I was 18, and was df’ed and my heart is still very broken because of the loss of everything I knew. I now have my own family and wish everyday for the one I grew up with. I miss my brothers more then I can express. I'm so happy for you and your wife and that you have each other. Thank you for your bravery :) and making me cry with this article haha