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Let Us Live: Finding Joy and Community in the Midst of Tallahassee's Attacks

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 28, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

Today, as I write this, people are gathering in Tallahassee for the "Let Us Live" March. Some are wearing bright colors. Some are holding signs they made at their kitchen tables last night. Some are nervous. Some are fired up. And all of them are showing up...

4 Florida Bills We Need to Fight Right Now (And How to Do It)

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 26, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it: the 2026 Florida legislative session is already shaping up to be a lot. As someone who's trans, runs a mental health practice, and has been watching Tallahassee like a hawk for years now, I can tell you that this session...

HB 743 & The Chilling Effect: What the New 'Healthcare Lawsuit' Bill Means for Florida's LGBTQ+ Community

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 25, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

Let's talk about HB 743. If you've been keeping an eye on Florida's legislative session (or if your doom-scrolling has taken a particularly pointed turn lately), you've probably seen this bill making the rounds. It just passed the House Criminal...

LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent? 5 Signs Your Therapist Actually Gets It

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 23, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

So you've done the homework. You searched the directories, filtered by "LGBTQ+ affirming," maybe even asked some pointed questions in a consultation call. But here's the thing about finding a therapist who truly gets the intersection of being queer...

Trans and Neurodivergent? 5 Steps to Find a Therapist Who Understands Both (Easy Guide)

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 21, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

Let's be real for a second: finding a therapist is hard enough. Finding one who actually gets what it's like to be trans? That narrows the pool significantly. Now add neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, into the mix, and suddenly you're looking for a...

Trans and Neurodivergent? 5 Steps to Find a Therapist Who Understands Both

by Tristan Byrnes | Jan 21, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ

Part 1 of our Neuro-Queer series on finding a therapist who actually gets it. Let's be real for a second: finding a therapist who understands your trans identity is hard enough. Finding one who also gets your ADHD brain, your autism, or your sensory needs? That...
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