A small machine for being kind to yourself
sortof.gay started as a joke about a domain name and accidentally became the most sincere thing on the internet. It exists for one reason: there should always be somewhere you can go to be reminded that you're okay, even at 2 a.m., even when nobody's awake to tell you.
Gentle by default
No tough love, no hustle, no 'manifest your way out of it.' Just warmth that doesn't ask anything back.
Everyone's invited
Every letter, every flag, every 'still figuring it out.' If you found this site, you belong on it.
Quietly private
No login, no tracking, no data leaving your device. Your collection is yours alone.
Works offline
Built to load fast and run with the lights off. Once it's open, no internet required to be reminded you're great.
A genuinely serious note
This site is a feel-good toy, not a lifeline. If things feel heavy and you need a real person, please reach out to someone you trust or a local support service. You deserve support that can actually hold you, not just a button that sparkles.
And then, when you're ready, the button will still be here for you.
Frequently affirmed questions
Wait, is this site... gay?
Sort of. It's gay-adjacent, gay-curious, gay in spirit, and gay in domain name. Mostly it's for anyone under the big colorful umbrella — and the allies hanging out nearby holding a snack.
Are these affirmations going to fix my whole life?
No, but they might fix the next ninety seconds, and sometimes that's the part that needed fixing. Think of it as a tiny snack for your self-esteem, not a five-course meal.
Where do the affirmations come from?
A real human wrote every single one by hand. No language model, no scraping, no inspirational-quote sweatshop. Just someone who wanted strangers on the internet to feel a little less alone.
Do you track me / sell my data / know my secrets?
Nope. There are no analytics, no cookies, no accounts, no servers phoning home. The affirmations you save live only in your own browser. We genuinely have no idea who you are, and we like it that way.
Can I use these somewhere else?
Please do. Text one to a friend, put one on a sticky note, write one on a bathroom mirror in lipstick (your lipstick, your mirror). Kindness is open source.