Stories about relationships from 12 authors

Pages' tenth story, 'Stories We Can't Tell Because We're Family', is a story about me, you, and us.

How far can a relationship be defined as "family"? While each person's perception of this distance may vary, this page begins with the universally accepted notion of close relationships.

We often categorize various objects into the category of family.
Everyone has a different definition of a relationship and different attitudes toward the same relationship.
Some people are close to each other, so they cherish and love each other more, while others are careful and considerate of each other, lest they get hurt by a small, unintentional breeze.

Because we are family or because we are as close as family, I put into Pages the things I couldn't say.
We've compiled the stories of 12 writers into a book that we hope you'll share with your average family or with families of all shapes and sizes.

If you really ask me that, I think I'll say that it's all your fault.
The love I have received upright has taught me.
I can live as myself.
Go wherever you want.
The most precious thing I hold is sometimes a candle, a rainbow flag, or someone else's hand, but I now know that the power that allows me to hold them all is the love I inherited from you.
I want to use that love to good use.
I will write it all down and send it to you.
--- From "Kim Yeon-ji, Unbroken Even After Death"

We must not treat the sadness that is lurking like a snake.
Don't think about fighting a snake and winning.
Even if sadness creeps up on me like a snake and bites my ankles, I just have to accept that it's my turn, and I resolve to live believing in the truth that love will bloom in the space left behind.
What I have come to believe is that love is black and that there is always sadness before and after love, and conversely, this means that if sadness comes, it brings love, so let's wait humbly.
There is sadness before and after love.
There is love before and after sadness
It's coming.
--- From "There is sadness before and after love" by Son Hyeon-nyeong

What on earth do children give us?
Why do we love our children so much, even though they take away our personal freedom and most fights between couples start because of children?
Is it because it is a birth born from the fruit of a couple's marriage?
Could this be a human instinct to extend genes according to evolutionary psychology?
Is it because they are pure and lovely young creatures?
It's only been about four years since we've been together, and it's hard to say that it's made us like that.
If it's because of time, it's not uncommon for couples who have been together for decades to divorce, and it's not uncommon for them to give up their children.
What is a child?
In the end, I still haven't found the answer.
Personally, I strongly believe in the idea of ​​'sole responsibility'.
Isn't it because only parents can protect and raise them with a whole heart?
--- From "Cha Young-nam, Lost Freedom"

I would like to challenge myself with something new and maintain a constant interest in it.
Even if you don't travel, there are plenty of things to try around you, like various sports, and things to experience briefly.
While spending time with friends is important, let's get into the habit of trying different things like this.
While you can gain experience and come up with new ideas while working, I hope you don't let unnecessary worries and fears prevent you from even trying when something is right in front of you.
After all, if you become accustomed to taking the first step easily, you will definitely be able to welcome your 30s with more anticipation when you reach the end of the long journey of your 20s.

--- From "Rinu, Your Graduation"