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hello!
Big Gay Feelings is my love letter to queers.
A guided journal to support your identity exploration and reflective practice. I believe self-awareness is important for all humans, but especially for those of us with identities that differ from what we were handed through birth and socialization. The practice of reflection can help us better understand ourselves, which can lead to higher degrees of confidence, self-love, and acceptance.
why did I create this?
Coming out in my early 30's, I realized that even though I was surrounded by queer-affirming friends, media, and imagery, it took intensive therapy and some trauma before I understood and embraced my identity, and it’s still a work in progress!
My wish is that everyone has the opportunity to unpack, process, and take time to better understand themselves. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or an ally/family/friend of someone who is, this book can be a useful tool to help you better understand yourself and those you care about.
Becoming our truest selves is a precious journey that I hope everyone can embark on. I will be here alongside you as you process your own identities!
LGBTQIA+ experiences are expansive and limitless, and whether you are newly out, still figuring it out, or have known your identity for many years, I encourage you to spend time with yourself in intentional reflection.
This book doesn’t want to sit on a shelf, it’s meant to be WRITTEN IN! Add notes, stickers, doodles, musings, anything! Make it yours. I’ve included quotes from queer icons who have inspired me and you can add your own too! I hope that you will enjoy the quirky doodles, pretty colors, reflective prompts and imagery throughout this journal, and that you learn something new about yourself, or affirm what you already know.
This book is for the baby gays, the elder gays, the I-think-I-might-be-gays, and everyone in between. I hope you love this process and learn something new and beautiful about yourself.
