What is a Chosen Family?
Chosen family refers to the people who choose each other as their family rather than having blood ties. They may be a group of friends, partners, relatives, colleagues, or...
Palliative care is an important medical intervention for individuals facing terminal illnesses or advanced age-related health issues. While it provides much-needed support to patients and their...
In many LGBT communities, there is a strong emphasis on creating families through friendships and partnerships outside of biological or blood ties. This concept has challenged traditional notions of...
There are many different ways to interpret the theological significance of chosen family as an expression of divine kinship. Some people believe that this concept can provide comfort and support...
Vulnerability, trust, and mutual care are essential components that help sustain a chosen family. Chosen families can be created when people who do not share a biological relationship come together...
Article on Queer Believers
Queer believers are individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and practice their faith simultaneously. While many religious institutions and practices are exclusionary...
The experience of rejection can have a profound impact on an individual's journey towards belonging, identity resilience and formation of their chosen family. For queer individuals, this is often...
Families are often seen as the primary source of support for most people, but this is not always true for those who identify as LGBTQ. Family rejection and societal stigma can have severe...
Coming out is an important milestone for many teenagers, but it can also be a challenging experience. Adolescents who come out as LGBTQ+ may face rejection from their biological family members, which...
Chosen Family and Peer Networks
In today's world, many individuals struggle to find acceptance and support within their biological families due to differences in sexual orientation, gender...