IS THAT WHAT ONCE REMOVED MEANS all these years I thought they were banished from the family for some reason. You are no longer my cousin! - once removed
In Hawaii, this was pretty common where I lived. There are tight-knit communities of families. Some would even have family reunions on the beach and they were huge. It's like 200+ people. I barely know of my cousins' existence.
Not a niece
It’s a first cousin once removed
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