Pride Month
I attended my first Pride twenty-one years ago, when I was eighteen and still trying to find language for myself, let alone a sense of belonging. I remember arriving with a mix of nerves and anticipation, unsure of what I would find and even less sure of how I might fit into it all. What met me instead was a warmth that felt almost disorienting in its kindness, a sense of collective joy that hummed through the streets, carried on laughter, music, and the soft, steady reassurance that I was not alone.
LGBTQ+ History Month
As a queer, non-binary therapist working here in the United Kingdom, I am always aware that our personal stories are inseparable from our collective history, and that the work we do in therapy rooms across the country is deeply shaped by the social and political climate that surrounds us. LGBTQ+ History Month offers us an opportunity to honour the courage and creativity of those who came before us and to take stock of where we stand now, at a time when the promise of equality can feel fragile and uncertain.