Lesbian, sapphic, WLW or queer? Younger generations have more words than ever to describe attraction and identity. But what do these labels actually mean, and what does the data tell us about how language is changing? We explore the meanings behind these terms, how they overlap, and why finding a label should offer clarity and community.

What makes a community? At SHÉLA’s launch, queer women from seven countries came together through music, humour, stories and honest conversations. The launch showed us that storytelling can create belonging, and that meaningful community can begin with a single conversation.

Every Pride Month, the same conversations seem to return: visibility, belonging, representation, and safety. But what if repetition isn't a sign of stagnation? What if it reflects the reality that people are still living these experiences every day? In this reflection, SHÉLA Global explores why some conversations remain necessary, long after the Pride flags come down.

Across oceans, time zones, uncertainty, care, and conversation. SHÉLA began not as strategy, but as longing: for a space that felt grounding, connected, and honest enough to hold real people. “We Are Still Building...” is a reflection on belonging, loneliness, storytelling, and what it means to build community across borders.