“Your family, while certainly very proud of your goal-oriented attitude, doesn’t display unconditional love because of what’s written on your diploma or because of your desire to prove yourself to them; rather they enjoy your company through a strong sense of kinship they naturally share with you. I cannot stress how important and how powerful these ties are. These are the ponies who have your best interests at heart, upholding them without ever asking anything in return. It’s a testament to having each other’s back when the world turns sour.