What if “family” isn’t who raised you—but who shows up for you?
In this uplifting episode of Communication Compass, we explore the power of chosen family: the people who see you, support you, and choose you—day after day.

You’ll learn where the idea of chosen family comes from (and why its roots in the LGBTQ+ community matter), how these intentional relationships can heal emotional wounds, and why they’re vital in a time of increasing loneliness. From practical ways to build your own chosen family to legal and emotional steps to protect those bonds, this episode is a reminder that family is who loves you on purpose.

Resources Mentioned:
📚 Families We Choose – Kath Weston
📚 All About Love – bell hooks
📚 We Are Family – LZ Granderson
🏳️‍🌈 The Trevor Project, SAGE, and local LGBTQ centers

Keywords: chosen family, friendship, LGBTQ community, belonging, connection, emotional safety, loneliness epidemic, found family, community building, healthy relationships, communication