Bloom LGBTQ+ started as a cross‑continental love story between Lennie Maré and Ninna Andersson. Today, it’s growing into a community‑driven digital space for dating, friendship, chosen family and queer belonging — built independently and shaped by LGBTQ+ voices across South Africa, Sweden and Australia.

Some LGBTQ+ spaces still struggle with trans inclusion — but why? In this powerful reflection, cis lesbian Catherine Mellors explores fear, generational tension, shared queer history and the courage it takes for trans women to simply show up. A call for empathy, dignity and genuine allyship within our own community.

Alexa and Zara’s relationship began with an unexpected knock at the door and grew into a six‑year partnership defined by honesty, humour and resilience. In this intimate Q&A, they open up about their careers, their first impressions, surviving a difficult move during COVID, and the foundations that keep their love strong.