The world feels heavy right now. The political climate is exhausting. Women’s health and autonomy are under constant debate. Starting a family feels more uncertain than ever. If you’re trans or in an LGBTQIA+ relationship, there are still far too many barriers to simply existing safely, let alone attempting things like adopting a child or accessing affirming healthcare. All of this—on top of the regular stress of daily life—can make maintaining mental health an uphill battle.

In moments like this, we need to ask ourselves these questions: Who’s in our community? More specifically, who’s in our mental health community?