What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms Fresh Take: Sophie Lucido Johnson, KIN
Dec 12, 2025
Sophie Lucido Johnson, an author and illustrator known for her work on community and kinship, dives into the importance of adult friendships and support networks. She discusses the cultural shift towards hyper-independence and offers practical tips to deepen connections. Sophie highlights how small actions, like sharing resources and borrowing items, can create meaningful community bonds. The conversation also touches on the impact of parenthood on friendships and the societal norms that often isolate us. Laugh and learn how to nurture your 'kin'!
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Define Kin Beyond Blood And Spouse
- Sophie defines 'kin' as relationships deeper than friendship but outside blood family or spouse.
- She argues we lack language and models for these chosen-family ties in Western culture.
Share Stuff And Invite Micro Meetups
- Share physical resources like a Costco membership or lawnmower to create regular contact and mutual investment.
- Invite friends to run errands or pop by briefly to increase low-effort, messy-real-life interactions.
Co-Living During COVID Sparked The Book
- Sophie lived with another couple during COVID and found co-living brought ease and daily companionship.
- That pod experience inspired her to research how shared living and routines build sustainable kinship.
