>Or refuse to engage/clear up past problems.

You assume that past problems can be cleared up, or that past problems aren't also current problems.

>You only have 1 family and it is all you really have on this
>planet to depend on, or to help.

No, this doesn't hold water in the slightest.

>None of us like to be criticized or judged by family members,
>but that is the nature of the game when people love and care
>about you. Sure, they may not always be privy to the correct
>information and will insult/offend you, but there is a better
>alternative to "loving them from a distance".

Cool story. There is a whole host of problems had by families that don't fit in this neat little bubble.

>I read an article by a nurse who spoke about people's death
>bed confessions. She said some of the top confessions were
>regret at losing touch with family and friends over petty
>problems.

I read an article by __________ who said _______ about _________ and ____________. What's your point?

>I don't like everything my family says to me, and I don't like
>everything they do, but our mom's and dad's fed us, clothed
>us, and helped us. You think your shitty diaper didn't smell
>like shit? You think your senseless and immature yammering
>didn't annoy the shit out of them either?

>LOL @ turning your back on the people that bled for you. Smh.

Bled? Does everyone bleed for their relatives?