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Scenario

When biological family meets your chosen family

I want to introduce my elderly parents to my chosen family but I'm worried they won't understand why these friends are so important to me and will say something hurtful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Bridging different family structures risks exposing chosen family to rejection or misunderstanding from biological relatives.

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.