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You Can Choose Your Family.
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June is Pride Month.
"Blood is thicker than water," however for many people, family isn't just about blood — it's about deep, meaningful connections. During Pride month you may hear the words "chosen family". A chosen family is a family you choose to have in your life that loves and supports you the way a blood family would.
My guest Robin McHaelen is well-known locally and nationally in the LGBTQ+ community as a leader, advocate and consultant. Robin is the founder and former Executive Director of True Colors, Inc. She was appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to the Hate Crimes Commission. Robin says it is important for blood families to show compassion when someone comes out. Family rejection can have lasting traumatic implications.
My guest Ace Ricker is a public advocate and educator who’s been speaking on transgender rights since the age of fifteen. He’s the founder of A.C.E. (Awareness through Communication and Education) where he facilitates interactive workshops, training sessions and round-table discussions. Ace is a transgender man of color, and says his chosen family helped him through a very tough time after his family rejected him.
CT Paid leave has an expanded definition of family when you are care giving to a loved one with a serious health condition. You can be blood related, or you can be related by affinity. That means someone you have a close relationship with that is equivalent to that of a family, like a friend, co- worker or a Godson. You can get up to 12 weeks of income replacement if you qualify so you don’t have to worry about losing income during this time.
You can reach Robin McHaelen at: McHaelen Consulting Services, LLC | LGBTQ+ Consultant in Manchester, CT (robinmchaelen.com)
mchaelen@gmail,com
You can reach Ace Ricker at: A.C.E (Awareness through Communication & Education) - Home (acericker.com)
acericker.consulting@gmail.com
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