My mom and dad had a divorce 7 or 8 years ago. I never found it tough because he lives just down the street, and I of course, live with my mom in our same old house. If they had still been together, miserable, then maybe I would have a different opinion on living with my parents, but I have made up my mind to live with my mom forever and I believe my two other sisters have decided on that as well. Other cultures do this as the norm and they seem happier to us. Less stress, less worry.

Besides, there is such a great bond between all of us. We listen to each other, take care of each other, relieve each other's stress, and enjoy each other's company. We might fight every once and a while, but very very rarely as we'd rather see each other happy. We've talked about not caring on other people's opinions, even though they have made it very clear that they think we are "mooching", or that we just must simply "grow up". I find that very disgusting and uncalled for, but everyone's entitled to their own opinions. We are and probably will be the neighborhood weirdos forever, but you have to find your own happiness and stop worrying about the looks, the stares, and the disappointment of everyone else.

They'd never understand fully that if we were separated, we would suffer extreme loneliness. As for our other two siblings, they do not live in the house anymore and have gone on to their own apartments, starting relationships and all of that.

They enjoy the space and we're very glad for it as the two of them have always bonded more than the my three sisters and I. It has made for a happier home, though I often wish we had gotten along better.

Anyhow, I personally do not care to ever move out, as I'd rather be in a buzzing, bustling house full of four dogs, my other two sisters and my mom. It beats every being homesick, and that's enough for me!

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