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The benefits of "unconventional" families Feb 1 4:25pm | By Dr. Denise Millstine and Lisa Speckhard-Pasque (@readtalkgrow)Comment receiving replies
How many people are estranged from one or more members of their “nuclear” family. How many are suffering trauma from growing up in their nuclear family with emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Many like myself are still in close contact with onl a few of our nuclear family and instead have grown a family over decades who are NOT blood related. Different sort of “unconventional family”. Yet we do consider ourselves brothers and sisters “from other mothers”. I’m very grateful to them and they have been massive support through my cancer journey.
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How right you are...when I was younger, I believed that you needed to accept whatever your nuclear family sent your way. I didn't necessarily want to rock the boat. Thankfully as I gained life experience and built my own found family, I realized that we all benefit from mutual support and understanding of one another.
If you have haven't had the opportunity to read the book, "Family, Family" by Laurie Frankel or listened to the podcast Read. Talk. Grow episode, it's one that touches on the nuances of what makes a family and shares thoughtful experiences.
I am happy that you created your own family and they stepped up to support you through your cancer journey. Wishing you well, Alicia