Mastodawn

I have an ... abnormal ... request.

I'm in my 40s, have a decent job, and generally have survived to become what the baby gays think of as an "elder queer."

But I've had it so much easier than these kids are going to have it, and that those who came before me had it.

So I ask: are there some true "elder queers" out there who could proffer up some advice for the generation that's coming into their own in these dark times? I'd really appreciate it, and I think they would too.

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Everbern Neverlearn

@shyra I'm on the cusp of eldergaydom, but my partner is fully eldergay and saw some shit in the 80's.

I think one of the most important things is to keep your community together! Don't go it alone. Chosen family, friends, the nice neighbors who say hi to you... whether online or IRL (and try to have both) all are important to a sane existence. Plus, as we get older, time and circumstance take people from us. Be there for each other.