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This week, we welcome Emilie Modaff to the show.Emilie and Tyler start their conversation by digging into the finer points of addiction and what that means for the many relationships in Emilie's life. Hear them candidly talk about a more inclusive idea of love and relationships, including the families that result from addiction recovery groups. Emilie is also polyamorous and the two dig into the finer details of what that means. They close their chat detailing what it was like to grow up in a more traditional family unit, as well as their beautiful relationships with their parents, living with them during the pandemic as an adult and how that has got them closer. About the GuestEmilie “Em” Modaff (they/them) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Chicago. They are an ensemble member at Red Tape Theatre and are represented by DDO Chicago. You might have seen them playing music with their band Modaff, on stage at Kokandy Theatre, Red Tape Theatre, The Gift Theatre, or reading tarot at events around the city. Em has spent the last year focusing on getting their Reiki Master certification, running their business An Opal A Day, and pining over the idea of returning to the stage. Find Us OnlineWebsite: TIMFShow.comTwitter: twitter.com/TIMFShowFacebook: facebook.com/TIMFShowInstagram: instagram.com/TIMFShowSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/TIMFShowThe TeamThis podcast is a production of The Story Producer.Executive Producer & Host: Tyler GreeneSenior Producer: Tricia BobedaStory Editor: Katie KlocksinEditor & Engineer: Adam YoffeAssociate Producer: Jackie BallArt Director: Ziwu ZhouComposer: Andrew EdwardsShow Admin: Social Currant About UsThis Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love. As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you. Join us for a celebration of the beautifully messy connections that shape our lives.