From The Sandman Book X: The Wake

Jed: So I get to be 'Uncle Jed'. Coool. Families rock.
Rose: I thought you were the one that said 'Families suck'.
Jed: They do. They rock AND they suck.

One of the reasons I moved to New York was to be, at least, physically closer to my immediate family.

Closeness to family is no longer a priority.

I feel sad about it, and it feels like Im one of a minority.

Its no longer a reason.

The ties dont bind.