Limerence isn’t just a crush — it’s the overwhelming, involuntary longing that can take over your entire emotional landscape. In this intimate reflection, Jody Ekert explores how desire, projection, and queer culture collide, revealing why sapphic limerence can feel so intoxicating, so consuming, and so hard to recognise.

Travelling to Uralla for a Winter Solstice celebration becomes an unexpected moment of reflection — on ageing, queer community, regional life, and the small rituals that help us navigate the longest night of the year. Among lanterns, bonfires, and shared wishes, a sense of connection emerges in a month where acceptance has felt fragile. It might just be the most beautiful night of the year.

A heartfelt reflection on growing up queer in regional Queensland, discovering community through roller derby, navigating long‑distance love, and returning home with a non‑binary partner. This piece explores fear, visibility, Pride and the quiet acts of courage that help others step into the light.

A sharp, funny and painfully relatable account of perimenopause from a queer woman navigating hot flushes, brain fog and medical dismissal — with humour, honesty and heart.

Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about returning to connection. Drawing on Hawaiian wisdom, Charlie Snow reflects on belonging, balance, and the radical act of showing up as our full selves.

From mango orchards to local theatre, Lucy McIvor reflects on queer life, representation and the unexpected wisdom found in country soil.

A pair of well‑worn Doc Martens becomes a symbol of queer becoming, faith, healing and long‑term love in this reflective piece by Lucy McIvor.

A series of intimate, poetic reflections capturing the small moments that shape queer life — the ones we rarely talk about, but never forget.