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Scenario

When biological family wants to join your chosen family spaces

My biological sister just came out and wants to join my queer chosen family events but I need some spaces that are just mine and don't know how to explain that without hurting her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The integration of biological relatives into chosen family can threaten the separateness that makes those spaces emotionally safe.

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.