Cheri’s Connection Corner - Pride Month 💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️🩷🤍🩶
Hello 50+ Cupsers LGBTQ+ & Allies unite in a celebration about PRIDE month💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️🩷🩶🤍
Pride month is all about Happiness and Togetherness, welcoming everyone regardless of who they love or how they identify.
It’s time when people come together to celebrate being themselves, spreading love and acceptance. Pride makes sure everyone feels valued and respected.
Answer any question(s) and share positive vibes for Pride month.
Are you in the LGBTQ+ Community or an Ally?
How does being over 50 impact your perspective on Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights?
What role do older individuals play in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ equality during Pride month?
How can Pride month celebrations be made more inclusive and welcoming for people over 50 within the LGBTQ+ community?
What advice would you give to younger generations about navigating both aging and embracing their LGBTQ+ identity?
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful
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@SunShineAlwaysGrateful thanks for this thread!
Are you in the LGBTQ+ Community or an Ally? I support the rights of all people.
How does being over 50 impact your perspective on Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights? I have met many wonderful LGBTQ associated people and so I go by the motto, live and let live.
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Hi, Grateful,
Are you in the LGBTQ+ Community or an Ally? I'm an ally.
How does being over 50 impact your perspective on Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights? All humans should have equal rights.
What role do older individuals play in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ equality during Pride month? I think it's one of wisdom. We can show that love for all people is the way to think and live.
How can Pride month celebrations be made more inclusive and welcoming for people over 50 within the LGBTQ+ community? I really dont know.
What advice would you give to younger generations about navigating both aging and embracing their LGBTQ+ identity? Gosh, that's tough because I am of an age where lgbtq+ people were not out when I was young. So, I am growing up with them and the world, learning as I go. I wish everyone blessings from God, though.
I suppose I would be a part of it.
How does being over 50 impact your perspective on Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights?
I wonder if I would have had the courage and the strength to accept and live as I should have (over 40 years ago) , if it would’ve made anything better for others struggling. Would things be any different/better in current times?
What role do older individuals play in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ equality during Pride month?
Everyone should play a positive and supportive role in true acceptance.
How can Pride month celebrations be made more inclusive and welcoming for people over 50 within the LGBTQ+ community?
Too much fear and intimidation from society keeps me from even considering participating.
What advice would you give to younger generations about navigating both aging and embracing their LGBTQ+ identity?
I am the farthest thing from being a good source for advice.
@Iamwhoiamwhoami
Thank you for sharing. I like yourself am a part of the LQBTQ+ community. In my 50s I discovered where I could live authentically and be me.
I have always been an ally over the years as well.
This extension of my true self is a private journey however it may been different if like you known many years ago and there were more safe places to express myself openly.
Being positive and supportive is a tremendous role to support others. Great advice btw.
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Being over 50 and supporting our peers known to the community and be positive members in the community and encourage others who wish to express themselves to be open about who they are and who they identify as are all ways us over 50 can make it safe place for others.
You are worthy of living and expressing how you need to live your life. Be you and do what fits your life and when ready to be actively engaged you will get support we are here … and Allies are here too. We as a community got you.
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Are you in the LGBTQ+ Community or an Ally?
I am LGTBQ
How does being over 50 impact your perspective on Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights?
I have mixed perspectives when surrounding Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights. Being a 50+ LGBTQ person, being part of the early days of fighting for local LGBTQ rights (in Canada), as well as organizing/participating in the early Pride events, I have witnessed progress of LGBTQ rights, alongside more inclusionary Pride events overall. Yes, there are problems arising/resurfacing. This something where, in my opinion, must be addressed in 'unity'. "United, we stand - Divided, we fall" .
What role do older individuals play in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ equality during Pride month?
Hosting Pride events within our own sub-community, hosting "History" events, mentoring, telling our stories, participating in parades, put up a Pride flag
How can Pride month celebrations be made more inclusive and welcoming for people over 50 within the LGBTQ+ community?
Reaching out to LGBTQ elders, through visits, as some elders are unable to attend celebrations; 50+ events, "History" events/walks, "History" posters, podcasts, target 50+ LGBTQ organizations for participation/input; performers; dances
What advice would you give to younger generations about navigating both aging and embracing their LGBTQ+ identity?
Wow - advice is not the word I would use, but perhaps more "things to consider, as you age & embracing your identity", as each person's experience with aging, identity, both, can differ.
Here are some of 'my personal findings', so far. These are my personal words, and mine alone......
1. As we age, regardless of how one identifies, physical/medical/mental health (may) change. Finding a 'supportive' medical practitioner will be helpful.
2. Trusted, loving, support system - whether family, friends, chosen family, colleagues, or a blend. The more you have in your corner, the better (my thoughts)
3.When things get really tough & down, reaching out (albeit, embarrassing at times) has been helpful. Always know, you are not alone :)
Absolutely 💯 love this and your things to consider are stellar. ✨✨✨✨✨
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful response.
The history is very important part of the LQBTQ+ journey to now present day and it is constantly changing as well in 2024.
50+ plus whose journey began long ago saw the evolution and definitely such an important part of the community.
Agree today there is so much information out there and I will do a thread re good podcasts to share I will tag you in it. Thank you again.
I too btw Canadian east coat.