Pride Month is about so much more than rainbows, glitter, and parades. It is a celebration of courage, authenticity, and community, rooted in a history of resilience that began with the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. As we honor the progress that has been made, we must also recognize the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face—particularly young people who experience rejection, housing instability, and barriers to care.

People often tell me to take a break—that the work will still be there tomorrow. And while I understand that advice and appreciate where it comes from, it often comes from those who haven’t stood at the bottom of a startup. When you’re building something from nothing, tomorrow isn’t guaranteed unless today is handled with care, urgency, and intention.

The end of our beginning.

Arriving at our "why"

Times have changed.

Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." — Harvey Fierstein

... there will always be people who see where you are with no idea of where you've been and not realize how unglamorous the road has been.

"The buck stops here".

A Season of Warmth

WARNING: THIS POST MAY BE TRIGGERING TO ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED LOST

Welcome to the journey of Meryl's Safe Haven!