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Many years ago, and I’m talking decades, I was repeatedly asked by those close and not so close to me, ‘why don’t you have normal friends?’ I was defiant in my answers. Given I was a teenager at the time, psychological theories and the ‘grown-ups’ around me may have put my stance down to being rebellious, to p*** off the parents or, it’s just a phase. Not true. It was the foundation of who I was growing into and discovering what was important to me.

During the summer of 2017, I experienced a trauma that shattered my sense of safety and trust. My life split into a “before” and an “after.” What happened to me that summer was traumatic, disorienting, and deeply violating. I remember the fear, the confusion, the shame, and the two gruelling years of navigating a justice system that felt cold and clinical at a time when I needed humanity the most. I also remember the silence.

Movements built on exclusion always need another enemy. Someone else to blame, fear, or sacrifice. Every generation produces people convinced they'll be the exception: the "good" immigrant, the "good" Muslim, the "good" Queer person, the "good" brown person. History has a phrase for this now: leopards ate my face. The moment when people support cruel and exclusionary politics, only to act shocked when those same politics eventually come for them too.

Hasan Kilani, Queer Palestinian activist, writer and consultant on Queer Palestinian Joy and Queer Joy more generally

Coming Out Later in Life - my journey through Self-Discovery to find Self-Acceptance.

Queer people are some of the strongest, most creative, and resilient people in human history. Not because oppression is noble, but because despite everything that has been done to us, we still create, love, organise, dream, and survive. We still build communities. We still hold one another through loss. We still imagine futures that many people tried to convince us we did not deserve.

Queer characters in the media. What is the state of queer representation in media and why is it important that queer people see themselves reflected in the media they consume? Learn more about how our stories are being shared.

Where does my shame actually live? Not in theory. Not in identity. But in the small, everyday choices I make, the things I reach for, the patterns I repeat, the life I’m building. Because shame doesn’t always arrive loudly. More often, it’s quiet. Subtle. Almost invisible.

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

Unapologetic is a bold call to action from Black queer feminist organiser Charlene A. Carruthers. Grounded in intersectionality and movement-building, the book explores race, gender, sexuality and collective liberation, offering a framework for radical organising rooted in healing and community accountability. Essential reading for those committed to anti-racism, queer justice and transformative social change. Click here for more

A Place of Our Own is a powerful exploration of gay bars as vital spaces of refuge, resistance and community. June Thomas traces the history of LGBTQ+ social spaces, examining how bars have fostered solidarity, identity and political organising in the face of homophobia and exclusion. A compelling read for anyone interested in queer history, chosen family and the cultural importance of LGBTQ+ safe spaces. Click here for more

This Arab Is Queer is a powerful anthology amplifying LGBTQ+ voices from across the Arab world and diaspora. Through personal essays, the book explores identity, faith, migration, family, colonialism and resistance, challenging stereotypes about Arab and Muslim queer lives. Essential reading for those interested in intersectionality, Queer Arab experiences and decolonising LGBTQ+ narratives. Click here for more

Homosexuality in Islam offers a groundbreaking theological and historical analysis of same-sex relationships and gender diversity within Islamic tradition. Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle challenges dominant interpretations, drawing on Qur’anic scholarship, ethics and lived experience to explore LGBTQ+ inclusion, faith and spirituality. An essential read for Queer Muslims, allies and anyone interested in sexuality, religion and affirming theology. Click here for more

Rainbow History Class explores LGBTQ+ history through culture, politics and activism. This accessible guide celebrates queer resilience while educating readers on global movements for equality. Click here for more

Queer Body Power explores body liberation, queer identity and resisting beauty norms. Essie Dennis examines how LGBTQ+ people can reclaim embodiment, strength and self-worth beyond societal expectations. Click here for more

The Book of Queer Prophets explores the intersection of sexuality, faith and spirituality. Through diverse voices, it reclaims religious narratives and affirms LGBTQ+ identities within spiritual contexts. Click here for more

Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend reclaims LGBTQ+ figures from global mythology and folklore. Through vibrant storytelling and illustration, this book celebrates queer history, identity and representation across cultures. Click here for more

Transgender 101 provides an accessible introduction to gender identity, terminology and trans experiences. Nicholas M. Teich offers clear, educational guidance for allies, professionals and anyone seeking to understand tran sgender inclusion. Click here for more