Family Quote by Bob Mould
““Jeff Hudson started me on a path that was key, and as life goes on it's become a mantra to me. It's that you're born into a family, your family of origin, and you're stuck with it. Once I recognized that, it freed me up to have a different kind of family: a family of choice. The people I surround myself with, spend holidays with, look to for support and comfort and validation -- that's my family of choice.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Creative Process”, 2021
Choosing supportive relationships over blood ties creates a self‑selected family that offers validation and comfort.
In simple terms: Family can be chosen, not just inherited.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate chosen family for support.
Themes
relationships
family
choice
Mood
hopeful
affirmative
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- friendships
- mentor relationships
- community building
- life transitions
Key Concepts
psychology
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance chosen and biological family?
- What qualities define your chosen family?
A Different Perspective
Blood family may still influence emotions.
