Why does it have to be this way??

I am not sure why things have to go this way, but I guess they do. I do not want to mention any name, but I have found out tonight that friends can sometimes be better than any family. I have been through a lot in life to make me who I am, and if someone has an issue with that, then I guess they have to deal with it. My parents have been there for me through it all and have been so wonderful through this whole time that Dan and I have been living apart. I sometimes think that they have been a crutch for me all these years. When I think of all they have done for me, I can't believe that they have any more to give. It kills me when others are down right rude to them. They have worked hard there whole lives to build 2 businesses and continue to be very successful. It bothers me when others cut them down and work extra hard not to get along with them. What people don't know is that when they hurt my parents, they hurt me too. It takes a lot for me to get angry, but once I am, it takes a very long time for me to get over it. I believe that is one of my faults and I really need to work on it, but for the time being, the shit list is getting bigger!!