CAF With A Twist (Alt Version)

[I.have.no.idea]

Noelia Rue Deleon “Noa’ (5) and her dogs Bounty and Schnitzel is Sully and Kodi’s maternal cousin and Jackie’s niece. Noa and Sully are the closest cousins in age and only have an age difference of two months which means that they are in the same kindergarten section. Noa has heard about little baby Bee and has decided to name one of her dolls Bee so that according to Noa " even if Bee isn’t here with me, she can still play with me because she’s my cousin”. Noa is also very excited about Kodi and has helped her siblings pick a gift for her.

Since starting kindergarten Noa has been able to help pick her outfit which she really loves. Both her moms work in fashion which has passed on all of the Deleon siblings. Noa has 13 year old twins as older siblings which means they don’t fight with Noa and usually find her little kid antics cute or funny. She really likes singing country songs and getting them to record her which isn’t very hard since she is very good for a child her age.

Noa is very shy when you first meet her but can get sassy. She wants everyone around her to feel loved and loves giving everyone hugs.

[CherryBomb50]

Warning for deceased character, fatal accident, and cheating.

[name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] “ [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] ” [name_m]Desmond[/name_m] [name_m]Jones[/name_m] (21 [name_f]January[/name_f] 1952 – 20 [name_f]February[/name_f] 2008, aged 56) was the late grandfather of [name_f]Noa[/name_f], [name_m]Kodi[/name_m], and [name_m]Sully[/name_m] (alongside other grandchildren) and the father of [name_f]Jackie[/name_f] and her older sisters. [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] was into “hipster” stuff – before it was cool! If he were still alive, he’d be the coolest grandfather [name_f]Noa[/name_f] would know. His life wasn’t entirely great, he only had one sister who he was on and off again in closeness. Thankfully, she was a nice person with him during the first and last years of his life. [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] would be honoured by [name_m]Sully[/name_m] being named after him and he always had a lot of gratitude when people honoured him. He was a very humble person and didn’t brag on his accomplishments but loved to be happy looking back on them. Having a big family was something he was happy by, but never boasted this and didn’t think parents of few children were any “less of a parent”. He loved all his daughters equally and while he wasn’t super feisty, he felt good when he was able to change someone’s view about his parenting. Some people assumed he wouldn’t give all his daughters attention or that he’d be resentful about “no boys”. But [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] knew his daughters were human and based so much of his bonds on them by treating them as the humans they were.

Would he have loved [name_f]Noa[/name_f] had he known her? Of course! He was very happy about his own style so he felt like she should be happy about hers. Both have the intuitive feeling of wanting everyone loved and while [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] wasn’t a fan of country songs, he loved rustic vibes. He and his girlfriend, who were 21 at the time, had always wanted a rustic wedding inside a barn. However sadly this never happened when [name_m]Silvan[/name_m], literally about to propose to her, found out she had a secret longtime boyfriend. The relationship was broken off, the ring was taken back, and [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] was sad over this. He didn’t even want to date again, feeling that he felt wrong trying to get back out there despite his ex clearly proving she was not the same way. It was four years until he was in a serious relationship, the woman who would become his true wife and mother to the 7 daughters. They did have a rustic wedding although it was not in a barn but rather outdoors, and [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] was glad for that, feeling a barn wasn’t meant to be his place to get married. [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] wasn’t quite a “farm boy” but he sure loved the outdoors and his daughters were always so fascinated by flora and fauna. None of them feared bugs and all of them liked to look under the stars in their backyard at night.

The family of [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] never liked to think about the exact way he died; he was out hiking when he lost his balance and slid down a rocky mountainside to his death. Granted, they’re glad he didn’t die getting mauled by a bear or killed in a natural disaster; along several other ways one can die in the wilderness. He was alone at the time he had hiked but had contacted his family before as to where he was going. So they were able to find him, although not in the circumstances that they’d ever want. But the silver lining is, he died doing what he loved. He was an avid hiker and he enjoyed every minute of his hikes. It was truly unfortunate that he had to go this way so soon and never meet some of his grandchildren. But they know if he could speak in the afterlife, he’d be more sad that it was his last hike than the fact that it turned fatal. Some of his children and grandchildren like to hike too, although in much safer ways, although [name_m]Silvan[/name_m] would have enjoyed them all no matter what their hobbies and passions were. People remember him fondly and he’d be touched to know it.

[I_meme_it]

mw: afformentioned spousal death + grieving process

[name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] [name_f]Gloria[/name_f] [Peterson] [name_m]Jones[/name_m] (70) is Silvan’s widow and mother to eight girls, as well as the grandmother of many children, all of whom she loves equally. A retired midwife, who’s worked at numerous hospitals and specialist clinics, what [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] finds her time taken up by nowdays by organising trips to see her daughter’s and their families, loving to be surrounded by those she loves so dearly. This has become more pronounced since she lost her husband, as while it was over ten years ago - as some people have ‘helpfully’ pointed out to her - that hole in her life was a steep adjustment for her.

[name_m]Silvan[/name_m] truly was Tiffany’s soulmate, and although she did try dating at the suggestion of her younger sister and several close friends, it became apparent remarriage or a long-term partner wasn’t right for her; not to mention it seemed unfair for whoever that could’ve been. The fact [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] has such a big family is also something she considered while trying dating, and really it didn’t feel like a good fit, as no-one could ever mean as much to her as her children and their families.

All eight of Tiffany’s daughter’s have become mother’s themselves, something her sister jokes about - she only had one child in ironic comparison - but they’ve all got small families, with three being the most kids they’ve had. It’s not that [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] would object to having more grandkids, however given she’s the sole maternal grandparents for them, ensuring everyone gets fair attention and time with her would naturally become harder. Having grown up with a mother who had ten siblings, [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] heard a lot of stories about that fighting breaking out, and it’s why - after welcoming [name_f]Jackie[/name_f] - she chose to have her tubes tide.

Alongside her large clan - as her colleagues have always called them - [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] has her beloved schnauzer, [name_m]Rollo[/name_m], for company. He’s absolutely pampered with attention by her family and Tiffany’s found having pets has helped a lot since her husband passed away suddenly. Really it was the shock she found hardest to deal with, on top of wanting to be strong for her daughters. In more recent years, Tiffany’s found writing poetry an easier means of addressing these emotions, with it becoming a means of finding final closure. She’s been to bereavement counselling consistently, however the internal conversations are just as important to her, helping [name_f]Tiffany[/name_f] work towards peace.

[kitkatcookie]

mw: aforementioned death and grief

[name_f]Theresa[/name_f] " [name_f]Tara[/name_f] " [name_f]Frances[/name_f] [Jones] [name_m]Mccarthy[/name_m] (45) is the oldest of Tiffany’s daughters and a self-confessed ‘soccer mom prototype’, having become known by her sisters’ for constantly taking her two children to their activities and pretty much keeping a calendar to ensure they weren’t missing out on anything. Tara’s pair are now eighteen and fifteen respectively, and every bit as active still, although public transport and her firstborn having a driver’s license mean she’s no longer ferrying them about [as much at least].

Being a more traditional housewife is something [name_f]Tara[/name_f] did worry about occasionally when she was first starting out as a parent. Compared to some of her siblings - one being a doctor - there was a concern she’d opted for something less impressive, as [name_f]Tara[/name_f] will confess to never having been conventionally aspirational. What [name_f]Tara[/name_f] always prided herself in was how she connected with other’s, and the relationship she’s cultivated with both of her children is what she finds most worthwhile.

The fact her dad died merely two months after she welcomed her second child was also a stresser point in this for [name_f]Tara[/name_f], who wanted to be there for her mom and siblings while also ensuring her newborn wasn’t overlooked, never mind her oldest. Luckily her husband was able to get compassionate leave from work, and this is what [name_f]Tara[/name_f] credits to helping her get through the turbulant time, as he’s always been someone she feels able to openly show her fears around. They met by coincidence funnily enough, when he accidentally got on the wrong train as he was lost in the area [name_f]Tara[/name_f] was living in, and she was the good samaritan who gave him directions, leading to numbers being exchanged.

Recently, Tara’s younger child came out as nonbinary, something that the whole family have been supportive about. Although [name_f]Tara[/name_f] had to explain to her mom what this meant more so, Tiffany’s completely embraced her grandchild, and the Mccarthy’s likewise haven’t objected in any way. Given Tara’s heard quite a few horror stories, and saw her own best friend be disowned when she came out as bisexual, the relief has been huge, however she’s been there for her youngest as they’ve planned more activism, which Tara’s entirely encouraged them to do.

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Jackie’s credited to @I.have.no.idea

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[name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] [name_m]Mccarthy[/name_m] (18) is Tara’s eldest child, who just recently started her college journey. [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] is very excited for this chapter of her life. She is studying Nursing and has plenty of friends already. [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] misses her family very much, especially her little sibling, who she has always been very close with. It has been very different now that her sibling is non-binary, but she is extremely supportive of her younger sibling and is proud of them.

[name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] was three when her grandfather died, so she doesn’t remember him much, although she feels like she does just because of the stories and the few fuzzy memories from before he died. Her big family is tight-knit and she is really glad that her grandfather’s name is being passed down through her little cousin, [name_m]Sully[/name_m]. 7 daughters each with their own little clan of children has created a fun, safe place for [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f], and she loves spending time with all of them. She is very protective of all her little cousins, just like her older cousins are protective of her.

[name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] enjoys riding horses, crocheting, and listening to country music, which gives her something in common with little [name_f]Noa[/name_f]. In fact, [name_f]Noa[/name_f] and [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] aren’t the only cousins who love country music – the whole family is a nature-loving, country-loving, family-loving crew. [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] also enjoys going on road-trips and taking her dog [name_m]Bodie[/name_m] on walks.

[CherryBomb50]

Warning for teen pregnancy (both parents were 18 at conception).

[name_f]Renée[/name_f] “ [name_f]Ree[/name_f] “ [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_m]Jones[/name_m] (44) is one of Alyssa’s aunts and a sister of [name_f]Tara[/name_f] and [name_f]Jackie[/name_f]. She’s been a really big support to all her nieces, nephews, and niblings, but has an exceptionally close bond with Tara’s. She is very happy about Tara’s child coming out as non-binary and respects the Pride a lot. She’s also close with [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] although admittedly sometimes she worries if she’s too protective of [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] and tells her that she can be honest if she believes [name_f]Ree[/name_f] is overbearing her. The reason why is because [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] is an adult who’s just getting into college and during Ree’s life at 18, she actually was pregnant with her first child. The other parent was someone she only considered a friend, but the two wanted to experiment whether they were the type of friends “with benefits”. Admittedly both feel odd about the experience and not just because a baby was conceived. They realised they weren’t really “with benefits” after all and cringe remembering their “experiment” but they’ve put it behind and they’re glad for their family. Ree’s friend has been nothing but kind to her over the years and the two memorialise [name_m]Silvan[/name_m]. People ask if Ree’s “friend without benefits” is an active father and while activity is very much there, it’s not in the form of fatherhood. It’s actually in the form of more motherhood – she came out as a trans woman! [name_f]Ree[/name_f] is very proud of her and ironically, she is actually more attracted to her friend. Both she and her friend love women but their bond is more of a platonic and fun bond. Should they become a couple, there won’t be any deep and sappy romance at all. [name_m]Just[/name_m] two people who know each other a long time who have good vibes about each other and always feels something special. [name_f]Ree[/name_f] doesn’t put a label on this bond with this woman and doesn’t feel like she should feel constricted to do so.

Ree’s other best friend is very similar, having a partner who’s left a relationship but is on very great terms with her former boyfriend. He’s not the father of her child, which she’s conceived a decade after their split, although people still rumour he is. He is the godfather of this child however. [name_f]Ree[/name_f] herself loves folk music, more than country music even, but she laughs it off when none of her friends show any fandom in it. [name_f]Ree[/name_f] is a songwriter for folk music and she’s passionate about music, but she completely understands if her sisters want to take different paths for their own lives. She’s proud to be a mother and while her early pregnancy put her “older sister” role on hold, she’s grateful for all her sisters, especially [name_f]Tara[/name_f], but plays no faves. She knows [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] isn’t the type of 18-year-old she was and doesn’t believe in treating her like the way she’d treat her younger self. After all, she learned this herself from parenting and gotten so many worthwhile life skills.

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mw: conversations around gender transition and identity

[name_f]Davina[/name_f] [name_f]Lyndsey[/name_f] [name_m]Eckhart[/name_m] (44) is Ree’s co-parent and fellow mother to their two children: the oldest being twenty-six, whereas the youngest is twenty-one. Having maintained a friendship with [name_f]Ree[/name_f] means a great deal to [name_f]Davina[/name_f], as she’s someone they’ve always trusted and it concerned her that they could drift apart with such changes coming into their lives, in spite of the fact they’d amicably decided to be platonic by the time [name_f]Davina[/name_f] realised her gender identity. The mutual respect they’ve established and continue to maintain is something their children are incredibly happy about, which is what [name_f]Davina[/name_f] and [name_f]Ree[/name_f] call the greatest source of pride for themselves, as their kids always come first.

When [name_f]Davina[/name_f] came out as trans, her family took some time to accept this. They were never hateful or doubted her, but it was obvious there was a lot of shock to ensue after this. As [name_f]Davina[/name_f] was, and still is, athletically inclined, they didn’t see any ‘signs’ of her realisation, and it’s led to her talking more about gender stereotypes with her own children, as she never wants them to feel confined by societal expectations or assumptions.

Being a twin herself, [name_f]Davina[/name_f] knows her brother was the person who took the news hardest, worrying their bond could be lessened by the fact he hadn’t realised what she was going through. Growing up they often got a lot of questions about the ‘twin bond’, and with retrospect agree it got overhyped, to a point where they’d both worry about failing if they didn’t instinctively guess things. They’re non-identical, which they now joked help [name_f]Davina[/name_f] when she began figuring out her new style, and to her relief, her brother and their parents now wholly understand her journey, supporting her with greater confidence now.

Working as a museum exhibit curator, [name_f]Davina[/name_f] shares a love of reading with both of her children, her eldest having studied literature at university, and also obtaining a masters in it. At her place of work, she’s also sought to define safe spaces for marginalised groups, where they can spend time if they feel they’re being stared at, which is something organised by [name_f]Davina[/name_f] and her colleague, who’s nonbinary and a member of the BIPOC community. She’s been someone Tara’s younger child has spoken to a lot and does her best to advise them, however she’s careful to mind [name_f]Tara[/name_f] and her husbands’ boundaries, as [name_f]Davina[/name_f] can see how wonderful they are.

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[name_m]Kieran[/name_m] ’ [name_m]Kai[/name_m] ’ [name_m]Benedict[/name_m] [name_m]Mccarthy[/name_m] (15) is Tara’s younger child and the nonbinary sibling of [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f], known as ‘nes’ to their Aunt [name_f]Davina[/name_f], as she’s called by all of the kids born to Rees’ sisters. While a bit more experimental than what’s assumed for a ‘country kid’, as [name_m]Kai[/name_m] and [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] have been called, they share their sister’s love of the outdoors, especially horseriding. [name_m]Kai[/name_m] got their horse, [name_f]Pear[/name_f], when they were seven and she’s the absolute centre of their world, with them being serious about caring for her. It marked a big milestone in Kai’s maturing, as while they’ve maintained their playful sense of humour and mischievous streak, caring for another creature helped ground them in many ways.

They’re also very into survival techniques and are accomplished at building dens, something they often do with their friends should they want to hangout somewhere on the weekend. [name_m]Kai[/name_m] would like to work for the park service when they grow up, very much loving to be in the outdoors, and they’re comfortable in their own company. This hasn’t changed how Kai’s missed [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] since she went to start nursing school, with the house feeling completely different to them now without her sunny presence.

For some time, [name_m]Kai[/name_m] deliberated changing their name after they came out as nonbinary, however they ultimately have decided to keep their birth name. It’s not that they disagree with people choosing to change their names when they come out as nonbinary, yet it felt right keeping themselves as [name_m]Kieran[/name_m]. Maintaining closeness with their extended family has also meant a great deal to them, as while [name_m]Kai[/name_m] absolutely knew their parents would embrace them, coming out to everyone else did intimidate them. With how Kai’s always seemed certain about things - be it their passions or plans for the future - this struck their parents, who wholly supported them and made it clear they didn’t have to tell anyone before they were ready.

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Cyan Natasha Eckhart-Jones (21) is Kai and Alyssa’s cousin, the younger child of Ree and Davina who sees them whenever possible. An ecology student, with a profound love of the outdoors - creating amateur paintings of the places she’s so dedicated to exploring and protecting - Cyan has always been the kind of person unaffrontrd by mess. This drove her moms’ a little insane when she was younger, trekking mud through the house or rescuing a toad and deciding it needed to recuperate in their sink, however as she’s matured, Cyan hasn’t been quite so chaotic. She does have a pet frog though, a rescue animal, named Jimminy.

Recently Cyan began going by she/they pronouns, and her sense of style has always been more masc. coded, the exception being her hair, which she’s proud and protective of. At fourteen she began realising she was interested in girls’, and she’s been with her current one since they were seventeen, having met when her now-girlfriend was visiting family close by to Cyans’ parents house. They both frequented the local park and began to bond, as they were pretty much the only teen girls getting up at the crack of dawn to embrace nature.

In the years since they became a couple, Cyan’s’ become very close to her girlfriends’ nieces, Charlie and Olivia. Their dad is Cyans’ girlfriends’ older half-brother, and he and his wife are grateful for how they’re happy to babysit them to allow for couple time [not to mention they aren’t blind to babysitter horror stories, which initially made them worried about finding someone to watch the girls’]. Cyans’ sibling has sworn her to secrecy around their mom’s though, as being the firstborn means grandchild duty might fall on their shoulders, and right now they’re happiest being single and enjoying their career. Not to worry though, Cyan isn’t expecting anything so drastic quite yet.

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Olivia’s credited to @Lindseylloyd052399

Charlie’s credited to yours truly

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[I_meme_it]

[name_f]Rebecca[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Bex[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Jeanne[/name_f] [name_m]Williams[/name_m] (22) is Cyans’ girlfriend and aunt to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and [name_m]Charlie[/name_m], who she affectionately calls “the munchkins” - her older niece finds that term babyish now, so [name_f]Bex[/name_f] doesn’t mention it in front of her. Nicknames are important to [name_f]Bex[/name_f] as she’s always had a headache with her middle name, chosen by her mother. Most people assume it’s an alternate spelling of [name_f]Jean[/name_f] but it’s actually pronounced ‘gee-anne’, and she also finds her full name ‘stuffy’, which is why she’s been called [name_f]Bex[/name_f] for just about as long as anyone can remember, sans her parents.

Majoring in biology with plans on specialising in ornithology, [name_f]Bex[/name_f] comes across as very laidback to people, although it sometimes means she’s considered disinterested in others thanks to how lowkey her demeanour is. Those she’s close to know better, especially her brother given how [name_f]Bex[/name_f] is great with his daughters’, but [name_f]Bex[/name_f] isn’t ignorant to the fact some people consider her a bit muted- not that it really bothers her. When she was in middle school she forced herself to be much more outgoing than she felt comfortable as and became burned out by social expectations and demands, ending up almost totally withdrawing from her friends as their personalities weren’t going to be compatible in the long run.

It was her best friend - who’s nonbinary, having come out two years ago - who managed to salvage things, as they too were starting to get tired out from just how much the gang were doing, mostly because they thought pausing would be wasting their lives away. The natural world is what helped compromise things for them, and even with college now ongoing, the group makes time to meet up for hiking and camping trips. [name_f]Bex[/name_f] typically wants to photograph every bird she spies, whereas her best friend enjoys climbing and one of their other friends sketches the landscapes, but it’s the calmness she enjoys so much; something [name_m]Cyan[/name_m] always helps her embrace and completely understands about her girlfriend.

[wandering_willow]

[name_f]Leylani[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f] ‘ [name_f]Lani[/name_f] ‘ [name_m]Simmons[/name_m] (22) is the best friend of [name_f]Bex[/name_f] since 5th grade, and the acquaintance of [name_m]Cyan[/name_m]. The pair met on the first day of middle school, both having sat next to each other and instantly clicking. [name_f]Lani[/name_f] has a very boisterous, fun personality, and while they can often be spontaneous and impulsive, their charm and endearing qualities make up for it and (almost) everyone they meet likes them. Having grown up an only child, [name_f]Lani[/name_f] always loves to hang out with Bex’s little cousins and often brings them little gifts and snacks.

Much unlike [name_f]Bex[/name_f], [name_f]Lani[/name_f] struggled a lot in school especially as a little kid, much due to their ADHD and dyslexia which was only diagnosed in their freshman year of high school- instead, they excelled in athletics, particularly mountain climbing, which they’ve been interested in since they were a little kid. They’re extremely perfectionistic- a fatal flaw for them. Constantly pushing themself to be the best took a massive toll on their mental health, and [name_f]Lani[/name_f] had to take a year off in senior year, but is on their college’s team and is back to doing what they love without the constant pressure of having to be the best.

Majoring in psychology (particularly specializing in kids and teens) came as a shock to many who knew them, but [name_f]Lani[/name_f] thought it was the perfect career path- they’re super excited to help kids like them who struggled with their mental health and learning disabilities, and while it can often be overbearing juggling that and climbing, they always make time for their friends and are excited to have their next adventure with them.

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tw: xenophobia

[name_f]Jolanda[/name_f] " [name_f]Andi[/name_f] " [name_f]Catharina[/name_f] Broers (23) is a postgraduate student who’s been mentoring [name_f]Lani[/name_f] since she started her masters degree, specialising in psychotherapy. This is a continuation of Andi’s psychology degree, which helped her determine this was the right path for her to continue on. [name_f]Andi[/name_f] actually attended Radboud University in Nijmegen, being a [name_m]Dutch[/name_m] national, however she chose to study abroad as it’s a chance for her and her girlfriend, [name_f]Clarice[/name_f], to trial living together. [name_f]Clarice[/name_f] was the first one to come to the States, however her stay has been extended as she’s currently working as an assistant cinematographer on a sci-fi horror series, and as a couple they decided that, while they weren’t facing unbearable pressure as a long distance couple, actually experiencing living together was too good of an opportunity to pass up on before returning to the Netherlands.

Neither of their families have had any issues with the women’s relationship, not that it really surprised [name_f]Andi[/name_f], as her uncle’s openly bisexual and has been with his long-term partner, a man, since she was about five years old. It doesn’t make her oblivious to what others encounter or experience though, and [name_f]Clarice[/name_f] and [name_f]Andi[/name_f] are involved in campaigns wherever possible to support those with intolerant or bigoted families.

Outwardly, [name_f]Andi[/name_f] seems a much calmer person than [name_f]Lani[/name_f]. She’s generally breezy in the face of questions and handles less than delicate questions about her heritage well - namely the assumption she knows everything and anything about weed - but [name_f]Andi[/name_f] relates to [name_f]Lani[/name_f] where academic perfectionism is concerned. Succeeding in her studies has always been paramount to her, and it has led to unhealthy mechanisms on her behalf when [name_f]Andi[/name_f] feels she’s not meeting the standards she’s set for herself. It’s taken counselling to help move her away from these patterns of behaviour, and she’s not blind to how they linger on, which is something she’s spoken to [name_f]Lani[/name_f] about: she empathises with her perspective however [name_f]Lani[/name_f] moving away from it is more important.

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Clarice is credited to yours truly

[wandering_willow]

[name_f]Isabel[/name_f] [name_f]Annemieke[/name_f] ‘ [name_f]Isa[/name_f] ‘ Broers (17) is the teenaged daughter of Andi’s uncle and his partner, who lives back in the Netherlands and is Andi’s favorite cousin and penpal. She was conceived with the help of a surrogate, who is a close family friend, and is only the biological child of Andi’s uncle, but loves both of her fathers the same and doesn’t see them any differently. From an early age, [name_f]Isa[/name_f] was a precocious child, especially in mathematics and science, particularly physics. Her dads caught notice of her talent and decided to send her to an international boarding school in [name_m]Amsterdam[/name_m], with tons of kids from all around Europe and the world coming to study there. The decision was between that school and a school in [name_f]America[/name_f]- [name_f]Isa[/name_f] declined because she wanted to be close to her dads, even though she was offered a scholarship.

[name_f]Isa[/name_f] luckily can still go home on weekends- something she greatly appreciates and cherishes- and has long summers off, which she is looking forward to right now. She’s currently looking at colleges and is considering the most prestigious schools- since many schools in Europe do not require the SAT for admission, she’s hoping to get in based on her GPA, which is well above 4.0. At school, [name_f]Isa[/name_f] has met many like-minded individuals and has a small, tight-knit group of friends who are into math and science too, but she’s scared she’s falling behind because they all know what they want to do, and she has no idea. She doesn’t even know if she wants to go into math or science, even though she says she does to ease her parents’ worries about her future.

In addition to all the college chaos and graduation drama, [name_f]Isa[/name_f] and one of her classmates have begun to start to catch feelings for each other- they met at the beginning of the year through a mutual friend. This classmate wants to start a relationship, but they live abroad and [name_f]Isa[/name_f] isn’t sure she wants to pursue a relationship right now even though she knows she likes this person. With help from her cousin [name_f]Andi[/name_f] through letters and phone calls, she’s trying to navigate her complicated situation one step at a time.