Blackfeather Woods birth spite

"When that falls apart - what then? Marriage for most people is a lifelong commitment. Especially, if it is a political one," Dwin pointed out. She could not say that this was from her own experience, but Maia had been very good at telling tales of times, when this had not worked out in the past. She had taught her daughters and sons to stand on their own feet and not rely too much on promises of others. Dwin, who had forgotten a lot of other valuable life lessons, had taken this particular one very seriously. 

"That's true. A strong family pack to support you is always an asset," Dwin agreed. "But then I think that you have to learn to stand on your own feet as well. Many things may happen and the ones you relied on may not be there to help you," she told. "But - don't mind my ponderings and unwanted advices - the path of life is just as personal choice. I am looking to find strength in being solo. So that, when I return to my birth-pack I can be even stronger than, when I left it," she offered.