Queer Mental Health

Uncomfortable Labels: My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman
Laura Kate Dale

A personal memoir about navigating life as a gay, autistic, transgender woman—exploring identity, community, and the challenges of intersectionality.

The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
Alan Downs

An essential read for gay men dealing with shame, perfectionism, and the pursuit of validation—offering pathways to authenticity and healing.

Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation
Eli Clare

A powerful hybrid of memoir and cultural critique exploring the intersections of queerness, disability, class, and environmental justice.

Spectrums: Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words
Edited by Maxfield Sparrow

An anthology of essays written by autistic trans people, exploring gender identity, healthcare, neurodivergence, and community.

NeuroQueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between
CJ DeBarra

A deeply personal guide to navigating relationships and identity through the lens of queerness and neurodivergence.