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Life is
Better with
Friends
A global online neighborhood for queer women,non-binary, and trans people who are looking forauthentic friendship and a sense of belonging.
Inside The Amistara
You Belong Here.
There’s a shift that happens when people finally feel safe enough to be fully themselves. Confidence grows. People start saying yes to things they once held themselves back from. They speak up more, dream bigger, put themselves out there, and slowly start building a life that actually feels aligned with who they are.
The Amistara is a neighborhood created for queer women, non-binary and trans people who have tried to find where they belong before, but felt like there was always a missing piece.
A friendship-first space where connection feels natural, conversations are real, and you can show up as yourself from the beginning. A softer, more intentional space designed around genuine connection instead of algorithms.
This isn’t just another online group.
It’s a space built for the connection many of us have been missing.
The neighborhood
is already talking.
A little peek at the conversations, invitations and familiar faces waiting on the other side.
Weekend plans are becoming a neighbor meetup.
Someone new just found the Happy Paws Club.
A new member just introduced themselves and shared what they’re manifesting.
Built for real connection.
Connection isn’t built through algorithms or pressure to perform. Whether you prefer quiet participation,deeper conversations, or simply finding the people who really get you, there are different ways to connect here at your own pace.
Clubs & Conversations
Smaller spaces to reflect, share experiences, explore ideas, and connect with like-minded neighbors.
Hosted Hangouts
Weekly virtual hangouts designed to make meeting people around the world feel more natural. No pressure to perform—just show up as yourself.
Changemaker Events
Hosted by Kirstie Nicole, Founder of The Amistara, these live conversations bring inspiring queer voices together to share stories, perspectives, and experiences that stay with you.
Many of us aren’t new to looking for community.
We just haven’t found a space that feels connected like this.Inside The Amistara →A GLOBAL NEIGHBORHOOD17+countries.
countries.
One collective chat.
Different cities, accents and time zones. One place to find people who understand the life you are building. Because being truly seen, supported and welcomed as you are can do more than create friendship—it can transform a life.
Hear from
Neighbors.
REAL MEMBER STORY“What drew me to The Amistara was the idea of meeting like-minded people without it being a dating app. I was wanting real connection without the need to impress. What I found here was so much more than meeting like-minded people. I found deep connection and friendship with authentic kind, loving people. Every time I open this app I smile because everybody is so positive so warm and so loving and there is zero judgment. This is a space where you can really be yourself. I am forever grateful and I know I’ll be friends with the people I met on here forever.
TAKE A LOOK AROUNDFind a home
Find a home
that feels like yours.
Browse the neighborhood, meet new friends, peek at upcoming gatherings, and see what feels like you. There’s no rush and no perfect way to begin. The Neighborhood is ready to welcome you!
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