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A family of choice, also known as chosen family, found family, kith and kin, or communities overcoming addiction or childhood abuse, and friend groups who have little to no contact with their biological parents. It refers to the group of people in an individual's life that satisfies the typical role of family as a support system.
Family of choice in the LGBT community
LGBT individuals in particular often seek out families of choice when ostracization by their families of origin leaves them in need of social support.[2] Many LGBT individuals face rejection or shame from the families they were raised in upon coming out.[1] Some research indicates that in the absence of social support by an individual’s family of origin, a family of choice can promote resilience.[2]
See also
- Adoption
- Clan
- Family
- Group marriage
- Hānai
- Non-monogamy
- Nuclear family
- Open relationship
- Polyfidelity
- Family of Origin
References
- ^ OCLC 1089850112.
- ^ a b c "Lesbians, Gay Men, and Their Parents: A Critique of LaSala and the Prevailing Clinical Wisdom". Family Process.