The way queer individuals navigate intimacy, friendship, and chosen family is heavily influenced by their personal experiences with trauma, identity, and societal expectations. This essay will...
Familial Rejection and Social Marginalization
Familial rejection and social marginalization are common experiences for many members of the LGBTQ+ community. Growing up in families that disapprove...
Chosen Family and Modern Social Ethics
The concept of "chosen family" is becoming increasingly popular in today's society as people seek to create their own support networks outside of traditional...
Queer friendship refers to friendships between individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and have a shared interest in subverting societal norms regarding gender and sexual orientation. These...
What is family?
The concept of "family" has traditionally been understood to refer to a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption who share common bonds of affection and...
A knittable, tender, sometimes chaotic queer friendship is one that is formed through shared experiences, values, and interests. It often starts out as an accidental meeting between individuals who...
When it comes to family dynamics and social structures, there are many ways that people can come together to form their own unique systems of care and support. One such system is known as "chosen...
There are many ways that individuals can form close relationships outside of their biological families, including through friendships, mentoring programs, and social groups. One such relationship is...
Queer communities often challenge traditional notions of kinship and family structures. In this article, I will explore how queer individuals construct their own definitions of family and kinship...
The concept of "chosen family" refers to individuals who establish close, supportive relationships that resemble those of blood relatives without being biologically related. These networks can take...