Chosen Family Is Real Family

As the holidays roll in, many of us are asked—explicitly or silently—to perform connection. To return home. To make the best of strained relationships. But what if your family isn’t safe? What if your love doesn’t live at your childhood dinner table? For queer folks, trans folks, neurodivergent people, and trauma survivors, “family” often looks different. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we know that chosen family is real family.

Identity & InclusionEmelie DouglasDecember 22, 2025chosen family, queer mental health, LGBTQ holidays, therapy Portland Oregon, inclusive therapy, trauma-informed therapy, OHP therapy, identity-affirming therapy, family estrangement, holiday support