A Platonic Life Partnership and Co-Housing Story: Leah Rothstein & Rachel True

Leah Rothstein and Rachel True have been friends for nearly 30 years. In this episode, we hear their story of building a life-long friendship that has turned into co-housing and building their very own "compound" in Oakland, California. They share the many reasons this came about including a shared commitment to not living an isolated life and sharing life more expansively in a unique (but increasingly more popular these days) way. We dive into the benefits and the challenges they have faced, the language we have (and don't have) for these kinds of unconventional friendships and relationships, how others perceive it, what commitment in friendship can look and feel like, and a whole lot more.  There are many ways compounds and communal living can look, and this is one unique peek into how Leah and Rachel (and their families and friends) are doing it. A note from Dani: This podcast is a passion project for me and I love doing it, and I want to keep doing it! If you want to help support me and keep this podcast going, please consider donating to the cause via my BuyMeACoffee account. Thank you!!  Stay up to date on latest news and episodes from Another Way: IG: @another_way_with_DaniAnother Way Website Learn more about, contact, or work with the host, Dani O'Brien Buckley:On her website: DaniOBrienBuckley.com Dani's Coaching ServicesIG: @daniobuckley Dani's Way Substack for Personal Essays, Insights, and Opinions