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Chosen families can make the holidays brighter through community

Rearview of a group of girl friends hugging each other and looking out at the ocean on a beach after sunset
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This hour, Vermont Edition discusses various types of chosen families with Vermonters.

The holidays are upon us, and for some, that means spending time with their chosen families. For many Vermonters, they've had help getting through the year from people who may not be blood related or have formal family ties. This hour, Connor Cyrus will hear three Vermonters share their stories of finding their chosen families and the experiences they've shared.

Our guests are:

  • Ita Meno
  • AnnMarie Lavalette
  • Natanya Lara

Broadcast live on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
Tedra joined Vermont Public as a producer for Vermont Edition in January 2022 and now serves as the Managing Editor and Senior Producer. Before moving to Vermont, she was a journalist in New York City for 20 years. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University.