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When chosen family bonds aren't recognized after loss

My best friend from college died in a car accident three months ago and her parents want nothing to do with me even though she always said I was like family to them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief becomes complicated when biological family doesn't honor the depth of chosen relationships.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Chosen family — building belonging intentionally?”

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