I was part of this family. They all welcomed me with open arms, and yet I always had this tiny little feeling that I still didn’t belong. For example, right now I was sat out the back on my own and had been for the last 20 minutes or so.

I could hear the laughter and chatter from inside. Everyone getting along and having a good time and yet here I was sitting by myself. Don’t get me wrong I wasn’t expecting anyone to check on me but a part of me wanted to be involved or at least feel ...