by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 13, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
If you’ve ever walked into a room, a grocery store, a coffee shop, or heaven forbid, a public restroom, and felt like you were walking onto a stage where you hadn't memorized the script, you know the feeling. It’s that prickle on the back of your neck. It’s the...
by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 11, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Have you ever been walking through a store, caught a glimpse of those colorful, glittery hair clips or a specific style of dress, and felt a sudden, sharp sting in your chest? It’s not quite jealousy, and it’s not exactly sadness, it’s more like a phantom limb. It’s...
by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 9, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re tired. Not just "I stayed up too late scrolling TikTok" tired, but a deep, soul-level exhaustion. It’s the kind of fatigue that comes from living your life as if it’s a court case where you’re the...
by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 6, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
If you’re reading this from a porch in Pensacola or a coffee shop in Miami, you already know: March in Florida hits different. Usually, we’re bracing for the first wave of humidity and the inevitable spring break chaos. But for those of us in the trans and...
by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 4, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Hey there. Let’s talk about the big "self-made" lie we’ve all been sold. You know the one, the idea that if you just work hard enough, meditate long enough, or buy the right planner, you’ll finally have your life together and be "happy." It’s this...
by Tristan Byrnes | Mar 2, 2026 | Family/friend/ally of LGBTQ
Let’s be real for a second: the news cycle lately feels less like a “cycle” and more like a relentless, high-speed treadmill that someone accidentally lubed up with butter. We’re all just trying to keep our footing while the headlines—especially the legislative ones...