Juneteenth: Observing this day matters.
Recently, i heard of something that disappointed me to the core. I know it happens, but i hate hearing about real examples. A manager had told their team that Juneteenth was not a “real holiday”…
When the first question is: Will you even serve us?
Inclusive deathcare professionals play a critical role in building trust with diverse communities. This matters because many people still question whether they will be welcomed, respected, and authentically honored in death. Let’s talk about how intentional outreach, cultural competency, and inclusive practices help create equitable and affirming deathcare experiences for all.
Pride Month: A Secular Invocation
As Pride Month begins, and as we mark the tenth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy here in Orlando, let’s reflect on remembrance, resilience, and love. Pride is often celebrated through joy, visibility, and community. And…
Reflections from a Crazy Plant Lady.
Reflection #1: High Drama Plants vs. Low Drama Plants Being a crazy plant lady, i see all the planty personalities playing out before me every day. On my porch. On my sills. On my shelves.…
Celebrating the Launch of AgeFWD
On May 6th, 2026, The Pride Chamber of Orlando launched AgeFWD, a new program that supports professionals who serve older LGBTQ+ adults in Central Florida.
Compassion dissonance in Deathcare Sales
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s explore the emotional toll of balancing service, grief, and sales pressure in modern deathcare. This article examines mental health, compassion fatigue, and why service-centered care may be the key to a healthier future for deathcare professionals.
Donate With Pride Blood Drive
The Donate With Pride Blood Drive honors the advocacy, research, and community leadership that helped drive the FDA’s 2023 policy changes allowing more LGBTQ+ individuals, including many gay and bisexual men, to donate blood. Learn how Central Florida leaders, Pulse-era advocacy, and local organizations helped shape this historic movement — and why Donate With Pride continues raising awareness and saving lives today.
Donate Life Month: Inclusion Saves Lives
April is Donate Life Month—and as a pre-planning advisor, it’s a topic I’m asked about often, especially within LGBTQ+ communities. Let’s talk about everyone’s power to save lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation.
We Need to Talk About Trans Deathcare
Affirming deathcare is a critical but often avoided conversation. This article talks about key risks, including identity erasure and family conflict, and highlights how pre-planning with inclusive professionals and providers protects dignity and autonomy.
