Queer joy is radiant in Chicago. As the days grow longer and the lakefront hums with life, we see it bloom—in the vibrant foliage, the laughter in parks, the music floating from block parties, and the sheer freedom of being. With the city coming alive, so too does our community. And as we gather, I invite all of us to lean intentionally into gratitude. My therapist once told me, “As humans, we are wired for war.” It’s true—we’re built to scan for danger, to focus on what’s wrong. That pull...

by Anissa Garcia, LPC The month of February marks the beginning of Black history month. During this month we celebrate and acknowledge...