Surely every family has a thing—that one dynamic, drama, or decades-old running joke that lives in the living room and flares up at birthdays. Piper, in her ever-honest brilliance, captured it perfectly in this note to her imaginary boyfriend: “BEWARE OF THE FAMILY THING.”
When I (Kate, Piper’s mum) saw it, I couldn’t help but laugh. Because let’s face it—unless you’re in the family, you might want to beware... maybe even break into a light jog when you hear raised voices and the sound of another group WhatsApp thread forming.
Piper’s notes are her way of expressing what’s in her heart—feelings that might be hard to put into spoken words due to her autism, deafness, or just being a teen navigating the world with a wicked sense of humour. Influenced by the emotional punches of movies, music, and everyday life, Piper spins moments into messages that are funny, real, and sometimes unexpectedly profound.
“BEWARE OF THE FAMILY THING” is both a warning and a wink. It’s the perfect note for anyone who loves their family deeply—but also knows when to step back with snacks and watch it all unfold.
So… what’s your family thing?
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