The Rise of “Chosen Families”

In today's world, the definition of family has truly evolved and continues to do so.

- BY SANUTHI HERATH

Once confined strictly to bloodlines and legal ties, the idea of what family can be has expanded to include something deeply personal yet increasingly universal: the "chosen family". These are the groups of people we deliberately work to surround ourselves with friends, mentors, colleagues, partners, neighbours - who provide the love, comfort, stability, guidance, and support we may not always find within our biological families.