1: Meet Meredith Grey, Chief of General Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and daughter of Ellis Grey.

2: Meredith's mother, Ellis Grey, was a renowned surgeon and mentor to many, but struggled with grief and mental illness.

3: Meredith's father is Thatcher Grey, who was absent for much of her life due to his own personal struggles.

4: Meredith's sister is Lexie Grey, a bright and ambitious surgeon who tragically died in a plane crash.

5: Meredith's best friend and "person" is Cristina Yang, a talented cardiothoracic surgeon who always had Meredith's back.

6: Meredith has three children: Zola, Bailey, and Ellis, whom she raises as a single mother.

7: Meredith is married to Dr. Derek Shepherd, also known as "McDreamy," until his untimely death.

8: Meredith's extended family includes her half-sisters, Maggie Pierce and Amelia Shepherd, who are also doctors.

9: Through loss, love, and resilience, Meredith Grey's family tree exemplifies the strength and bond of chosen family.