Queer History They Didn’t Teach You in School
Most of us grew up learning history as neat, linear timelines full of kings, battles, and inventions. Rarely did textbooks acknowledge queer people or their contributions. If you are LGBTQ+, you may have noticed that absence. It suggested that queer lives were invisible or unimportant. However, queer people have always shaped society, often in ways […]
The Importance of Chosen Family in the LGBTQ+ Experience
For many LGBTQ+ people, the word family comes with mixed emotions. It can represent love, safety, and belonging, but it can also carry distance, silence, or rejection. While some are fortunate enough to receive unconditional support from their families of origin, others find themselves navigating life without that foundation. This is where chosen family becomes […]
Finding Your First LGBTQ+ Community: A Starter Guide
Finding your first LGBTQ+ community is rarely a clean or elegant experience. It usually starts with curiosity mixed with anxiety and a lot of internal dialogue. You wonder where to go, how to act, and whether you will actually fit in or just feel like an outsider watching everyone else live more confidently. Many people […]
What Does a Healthy Same-Sex Relationship Look Like?
A healthy same-sex relationship is defined by emotional safety, mutual respect, trust, and open communication. While gay and LGBTQ+ relationships share the same core foundations as any romantic partnership, they can also be shaped by unique experiences such as social stigma, coming-out journeys, and external pressure. Understanding what a healthy same-sex relationship truly looks like […]