“When those closest to us respect our decisions in all aspects of our life, and trust that we know how to take care of ourselves, including in our choice of a loving partner, they are showing us that they respect our boundaries, that they respect our ability to choose what, and who breathes life into our soul, the one who gives us joy and makes us feel deeply loved, and that they, those closest to us…love us unconditionally.” – Wendy Blanchard, M.S., CHHC