A Fresh Story

When Home is a Person: Building a Family from Miles Apart with Jenny Dreizen


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What happens when love finds you across an ocean? In this episode of A Fresh Story, Olivia Howell sits down with her sister, Genevieve Dreisen, to talk about the beautifully complex journey of building a life—and a family—across continents. From a chance meeting in Scotland to the quiet triumphs of long-distance love, this is a story that blends vulnerability, resilience, and deep-rooted connection.

Genevieve opens up about the raw, emotional truth behind maintaining a relationship with her now-partner, Thomas, through the chaos of time zones, cultural differences, and immigration logistics. It's not just about plane tickets and paperwork—it's about staying grounded in love, trusting your instincts, and finding ways to grow as a team, even when miles apart.

As the conversation unfolds, we’re reminded that building a family isn’t always linear. It’s layered with intention, communication, and courage. Genevieve's story is not only about romance, but about choosing your people, over and over again—even when the world makes it complicated.

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