Saquib Ahmad

Understanding Your Feelings When You’re Autistic There’s this quiet assumption in the world that you should just know how you feel. Someone asks, “How did that make you feel?” and you’re expected to have an answer ready. Not just an answer, but the right one. Clear, simple, emotionally precise.

There’s a particular narrative that quietly circulates in some parts of the gay male community. It doesn’t always show up loudly or aggressively. More often, it appears in passing comments, in distancing, in discomfort.

Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a moving exploration of lesbian history, community and connection. Drawing from archives, interviews and personal reflection, Elizabeth Lovatt uncovers the emotional significance of the UK’s Lesbian Line as a lifeline for support, identity and belonging. A powerful read for those interested in queer history, chosen family and LGBTQ+ community care. Click here for more