Queery is a long-form interview podcast hosted by comedian and writer Cameron Esposito. Each week, Esposito sits down with a queer guest, usually someone working in entertainment, arts, or culture, for a wide-ranging conversation about their life, identity, and what it means to be queer today. The tone is warm, curious, and deeply personal without…
26Health is an Orlando-based nonprofit healthcare organization founded in 2011 with a straightforward commitment: care for every letter, every person, every background. Their tagline is not a slogan — it is the operating principle behind one of Central Florida’s most comprehensive LGBTQ-affirming health practices. They provide accessible, compassionate care regardless of ability to pay, with…
Compass Community Center, officially Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, has been a safe space and support system for LGBTQ+ people and those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS in Palm Beach County and South Florida since 1988. Located in Lake Worth Beach, Compass connects people to care, resources, and community through a wide range…
The Center Orlando, officially LGBT+ Center Orlando, is one of the oldest and most comprehensive LGBTQ+ community centers in Florida. Founded in 1978 as a safe gathering space for the gay community, The Center has grown into a full-service nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ people across Central Florida through health services, mental health counseling, transgender support, legal…
Pineapple Healthcare is a primary care and infectious disease clinic serving LGBTQ+ people and the broader community across Central Florida. Led by Erick Suarez, APRN, the practice specializes in HIV care, sexual health, and prevention, with a commitment to inclusive, judgment-free care for patients 13 and up. They have been voted Favorite Health Care Facility…
If you apologize constantly, it is often a survival skill, not a personality trait. This post explains why it happens and how to practice taking up space.
A parent posted in an LGBTQ group, looking for gender-affirming care for their transgender son. No hesitation. No conditions. Just love in action. That moment reminded me why accessible resources matter, why community matters, and why spaces built on compassion can change someone’s entire path forward.
Queer Healing Journeys is a therapeutic and wellness practice dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals through trauma informed, affirming care. Founded by queer clinicians, the organization centers healing that honors lived experience, identity, and resilience. The practice offers individual therapy, relationship support, and specialized services for people navigating identity exploration, coming out, religious trauma, family rejection,…
It Gets Better Project is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth around the world. Founded in 2010 in response to a wave of suicides among LGBTQ young people, the organization began by collecting video stories from LGBTQ adults and allies — showing young people that life could get better,…
LGBT National Help Center provides free, confidential peer support and local resource information for LGBTQIA+ people across the United States. Through national hotlines and online chat programs, trained volunteers offer affirming, nonjudgmental support for people navigating coming out, identity questions, relationship concerns, family conflict, mental health challenges, and isolation. Callers do not need to be…
TherapyDen is an online therapist directory built around the idea that finding affirming care should not require guesswork. The platform encourages therapists to be transparent about their own identities, values, and social justice commitments, so you can find a provider who genuinely aligns with your worldview before you ever send a message. Users can filter…
Inclusive Therapists is an online directory that connects LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, disabled, and marginalized communities with affirming mental health professionals. The platform centers therapists who understand systemic oppression, identity based trauma, and culturally responsive care. Users can search for providers based on identities, lived experiences, specialties, location, and insurance, making it easier to find a…
TrevorSpace is a secure online social networking platform created by The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24. It offers a moderated, affirming digital space where young people can connect, build friendships, and find community without fear of harassment or discrimination. Designed specifically for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace allows members to create profiles, join…
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Founded in 1998, it provides free, confidential support to LGBTQ youth who may be struggling with depression, rejection, trauma, or thoughts of self-harm. Through its 24/7 crisis services, including phone, text, and online chat, The Trevor Project ensures that…
I grew up without a roadmap, carrying grief, queerness, and survival instincts that often looked like fire. This is a reflection on forgiveness, spirituality, and becoming tempered rather than broken.
Long winter nights can feel especially heavy for queer and trans people. This gentle guide offers simple, low-barrier queer rituals for comfort, grounding, and survival when you are alone, tired, or healing.
Winter has always carried a complicated weight for me. The shorter days, the long nights, and the memories that return with the season have shaped my own mental health journey in ways I am still learning to understand. In this Behind the Blog reflection, I share how my experiences inspired this week’s cornerstone article, the tools that help me through the hardest moments, and why I felt called to write about queer mental health this winter.
Winter can be a heavy season for queer and trans people. Shorter days, longer nights, trauma triggers, and rising anxiety all play a part. This guide explores how seasonal changes affect LGBTQIA mental health and offers evidence-based tools, resources, and hope to help you move through the dark months with support and resilience.
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