Friendship has been one of my greatest teachers. And chosen family has been one of my greatest resources both in the good and bad times. I’ve navigated friendships that deepened, friendships that changed, and friendships that needed to end with care. I have learned community is something you practice. It requires discernment, boundaries, and the courage to show up as yourself while allowing others to do the same. I want to come along side those who want more than proximity or shared history. People who want friendships rooted in mutual support, accountability, and respect. Healthy community isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning how to relate, repair, and belong without losing yourself.