Abuse can happen in any relationship. That includes relationships between women. For many lesbian women, finding love and building a relationship can be a deeply affirming experience. But when that relationship becomes a place of fear, control or harm, recognising what is happening can be difficult. Sometimes, the person hurting you is also the person you love. Abuse in Lesbian Relationships is not always visible When people hear the words domestic abuse, they may imagine phy

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.