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How evolving identity affects your place in chosen family

I've been part of this lesbian community house for four years but I'm realizing I might be non-binary and I'm scared they won't see me as belonging anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Identity shifts can threaten belonging in communities built around specific shared characteristics.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

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