06/08/2026
Today is National Best Friends Day, and while many are celebrating with photos and memories, we want to acknowledge those who are grieving their "chosen family." 💙 The loss of a best friend creates a unique kind of heartache—one that's often misunderstood because it doesn't fit traditional grief categories.
If you know someone walking through this kind of loss today, reach out—they may need extra support as they navigate this often overlooked form of grief.
We're here to honor all the ways love shows up in our lives, whether bound by blood or by choice. Your chosen family matters, and so does your grief. 💕
National Best Friends Day can be a difficult reminder for those grieving the loss of their closest friend, as society often doesn’t provide the same support structure for mourning “chosen family” as it does for biological relatives. This type of disenfranchised grief deserves recognition and v...