I Was the Fire Before I Was the Phoenix
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.
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Into 2026: Queer Futures Built on Rest, Rage, and Relationship
A gentle, politicized invitation into 2026 for queer and trans people tired of hustle culture and hollow resolutions. This piece imagines queer futures rooted in rest as resistance, righteous anger, and the relationships that carry us forward together.
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Behind the Blog: Small Queer Rituals for Long, Dark Nights
This Behind the Blog reflection shares how a recent Yule celebration in Orlando shaped the writing of Small Queer Rituals for Long, Dark Nights, and why the piece was intentionally kept gentle and brief for the holiday season.
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Small Queer Rituals for Long, Dark Nights
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.
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Why Our Patreon Matters for Queer and Unbroken
Queer and Unbroken is growing, and Patreon helps keep our work accessible. This post explains what your support makes possible, what each tier includes, and how joining our Patreon helps share queer stories, build community, and reach people who feel unseen or alone.
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The Queer History of Winter Celebrations: How LGBTQIA+ People Found Light in the Dark
Winter has always held special meaning for queer communities. From ancient solstice rituals to modern chosen family gatherings, LGBTQIA+ people have long created their own sources of light during the darkest time of year. This article explores the rich history, resilience, and winter traditions that continue to shape queer life today.
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The Families We Build: Love, Loss, and the Power of Belonging
As the holidays approach, many LGBTQIA+ people reflect on the families who raised us and the ones we’ve built along the way. This cornerstone piece explores the meaning of chosen family – its history, love, loss, and the enduring power of belonging within queer life.
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James Baldwin: The Fire of Queer Liberation
James Baldwin transformed pain into poetry and truth into liberation. His life and words lit a fire that still burns within the struggle for queer freedom. Through his courage and clarity, he showed that love and truth are the heart of liberation itself.
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Walter Mercado: Queer Icon of Love and Light
Draped in shimmering capes and radiating warmth, Walter Mercado transformed television into a space of love, hope, and healing. The beloved Puerto Rican astrologer defied gender norms, uplifted Latinx audiences, and reminded the world that authenticity and compassion are universal. His legacy continues to inspire generations to live and love… with much, much love.
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When the Veil Softens: Finding Stillness and Spirit in the Waning Year
After weeks of anxiety and searching for calm, I stepped outside and felt something shift. In the cool morning light, surrounded by ducks, breeze, and birdsong, I found the stillness I had been craving. Through Reiki, reflection, and the soft presence of my ancestors, I was reminded that peace never truly leaves us. It waits patiently for us to return.
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Beyond the Binary: The Science and Soul of Human Gender Diversity
Human gender diversity has always existed… across cultures, faiths, and centuries. This powerful exploration unites science and spirit to reveal how trans and nonbinary identities are part of humanity’s natural design. Learn how history, biology, and compassion come together to show that gender diversity is not new, not unnatural, and never wrong.
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Growing Up Queer and Homeless in the South: A Small-Town Survival Story
Growing up queer in a small Southern town meant silence, shame, and eventually homelessness. This is my story of rejection, survival, resilience, and finding community.
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The Many Paths of LGBTQ Spirituality and Resilience
LGBTQ spirituality is a journey of healing, resilience, and discovery. From affirming faith communities to personal practices like meditation and ritual, queer people continue to find strength in Spirit. This blog explores research, traditions, and lived experiences that show how spirituality can help us heal from trauma and embrace the sacred in our identities.
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