The Sanctuary is a non-clinical, virtual peer gathering for LGBTQ+ adults who are weary of performing. We've been subjected to social, political, and religious oppression and that came with a cost.
Here, there are no clipboards, no diagnostic checklists, no institutional power dynamics, and no toxic positivity. We meet on level ground as fellow travelers to share what is real, sit in companionable silence, or simply decompress among folks who understand the terrain without having to explain the LGBTQ+ experience.
(See calendar below.)
Those of us looking for queer C-PTSD support, only a trauma-informed queer community will do.
Zero-Demand Presence: You are welcome with your camera on or off (after a brief check in). You can share openly, speak only in the chat, or simply listen and let the room hold the space for you. You will never be called on or pressured to share.
Non-Clinical Mutuality: This is peer-held support rooted in lived experience. We do not offer medical diagnosis, unsolicited advice, or attempts to "fix" one another. We practice deep, non-judgmental witness.
Affirming with Unconditional Welcome: Whether you are navigating complex trauma, identity evolution, burnout, or isolation, you do not need to curate yourself to belong here. Come as you are, in whatever capacity you have today.
Where: Hosted virtually via Luma (Google Meet link provided upon registration).
Length: 90 Minutes
Cost: Completely Free to Attend.
To protect the nervous systems of everyone gathering, this space is strictly grounded in confidentiality, anti-oppression, mutual consent, and shared respect.
A gentle note on scope: This peer circle is a supportive community, not psychotherapy or crisis intervention. If you are navigating an acute, immediate crisis, please know you do not have to carry it alone—free, 24/7 confidential support is always available through The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) or by calling/texting 988.
Phone: (520) 222-9766 | Email: mark@peerhomeward.org