For many queer and trans people, home has not always been a place of safety or belonging. Especially around the holidays, family expectations can deepen feelings of grief, anger, and isolation. This essay explores what queer belonging can look like when home isn’t safe, including chosen family, community care, and small ways to build a sense of home on your own terms.
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