Sometimes I feel here that I will never truly fully be part of the family because of the language barrier

Like beyond understanding and speaking the language, it's different culturally-wise, the way of using the language for the native speakers. It is not just about using the words or grammar, but there is another deeper layer of understanding and humoring that only natives have and perhaps some rare outsiders that have a strong language skill.

How do you relate with this ?

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FreddieUK · 70-79, M

I am a native English speaker and studied to degree level, but some of the English on here baffles me, so a dictionary of modern slang and usage is consulted regularly. Culture in the various English speaking countries, and indeed within them, varies widely, so don't worry about feeling not truly a part of this 'community'. It doesn't really exist except as a concept.

Boeing · 36-40

@FreddieUK yes I am understanding that, thank you... also Oldersometimeswiser brought another good argument of how all families are imperfect and that was a good example too.