What does family really mean when you grow up in a small island community? In this episode of My Jungle Voices, Rindraty, Steve, and Therese share personal stories about extended family life on Guam, the expectations passed down from our parents and elders, and how our idea of family changes when we move away. We talk about cousins who feel like siblings, aunties who raise the village, and the friends who become family through shared food, gatherings, and upbringing. Whether you’re living oceans away or still rooted on island, this conversation is a reminder that family is both the one you’re born into and the one you build.