There’s something life-saving about walking into a room where you don’t have to explain yourself. That’s the power of queer community—and why safe spaces aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential for our survival and thriving.

We talk a lot about rest in the mental health world. And for good reason. Rest is necessary. Rest is sacred. But sometimes… it’s not enough.

When the world feels heavy, rest is essential. Simply laying on the couch with your phone might give the illusion of rest, but if you're still overstimulated, emotionally raw, or spiritually disconnected, you may wake up feeling even more drained.

Anger is often misunderstood, especially in the mental health world. Many of us are taught to fear or suppress it. For LGBTQ+ folks in particular, anger can feel taboo. We’re often expected to be grateful, polite, digestible. Anger doesn’t fit neatly into that box. But what if we told you that an upturn in anger might not be a problem, but a sign of healing?