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Family of choice
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Family of choice
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identiversity.org
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A term used to describe people who are not related by birth or marriage yet whose bond is like that of family. Oftentimes LGBTQ+ people find and build their chosen family out of necessity, due to a lack of understanding or familial acceptance.
[Definition of "Chosen family"; "Family of choice" is used in the accompanying article.]
Further information
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Family of choice
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Alzheimer's Society
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People who aren’t your family of origin, but who support you as family
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Family of choice
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Stakeholder discussions
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Sometimes referred to as "Family of my own making".
The Alzheimer's Society definition appears on their website in the context of LGBTQ+ people with dementia (under the heading "Relationships LGBTQ+ people with dementia may have" - click the heading to expand it).
"Family of choice" or "Family of my own making" could presumably be applicable in other situations too.
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