Today, one year ago, my Mama birthed me in SL. I know this sounds totally silly, especially to those not in the family community, but this was one of the most happiest days in all my SL. I admit, the whole "birth" concept used to completely freak me out. I didn't really understand it, or why people would want to do it. To me, it means I am now hers forever and always. I am not just her adopted daughter, I am her "real" daughter in every sense of the word. We share the same skin, shape, eyes and hair color. But more than that, we share a friendship like no other. She is my best friend in both worlds, she is my rock and the glue that holds me together when I am completely falling apart. She teaches me how to be a better person and how not to let such meaningless things bother me so much. I now try and see the world through my Mamaboo's eyes. It is so much brighter and happier with her in it. My life is blessed and I am loved unconditionally.