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Scenario

When to formalize chosen family relationships in legal ways

I want to ask my chosen siblings to be my emergency contacts but I'm scared it will seem too intense or like I'm asking for more than they signed up for.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for official recognition of chosen family bonds confronts fears of overstepping informal agreements.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with LGBTQ+ chosen family tradition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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