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When growing old means going back in the closet
https://www.dailyxtra.com/when-growing-old-means-going-back-in-the-closet-157693?fbclid=IwAR0G7bAvRaNkTArGAd9vMXRQa-wbKGfoi-WfbFTPLrx-IsC31NFg5BPUdmM
In a society that tends to erase the idea of a dynamic life for seniors, Robertson’s biggest fear is being restricted by labels; of being put into a box and filed away rather than acknowledged for the multifaceted person she is. In the end, her philosophy is simple: “Anything that stops any person from being the best person they can be is wrong.”
I Came Out Late in Life and That’s Okay.
https://thenib.com/i-came-out-late-and-that-s-okay?utm_campaign=web-share-links&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3tqe5EHRU-pZRQfchm0BTrYhEa8v8_bVQ_Jowr5wqr0u3FnmoC61yhTWM
Coming out isn't always easy and being queer isn't always obvious.
On mourning the versions of ourselves that will never exist…
'We want to live in a community where we're welcome': Study shows LGBTQ+ seniors worry about housing discrimination
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/we-want-to-live-in-a-community-where-were-welcome-study-shows-lgbtq-seniors-worry-about-housing-discrimination
“Queer people of ALL ages deserve safe and supportive resources and communities!”
Coming out later in life: ‘I was finally an authentic human being’
https://globalnews.ca/news/5374018/lgbtq-pride-coming-out-later-in-life/?utm_source=GlobalNational&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0InuacVP-dvmV3WckzQ6-0i4yfgAt4bizTar2Y3RF6dJ-OaRR-2PH62UA
When you’re ready to come out, it’s important to prepare for a wide variety of responses — some negative, some positive.
The HRC resource guide says some people may “cry, get angry or feel embarrassed,” while others might feel “honoured and appreciate that you have entrusted them” with such a personal piece of news.
Regardless of the reactions you get it’s important to remember that coming out is a journey, and living openly becomes easier with time.
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