Interesting. I didn't know about the "Everybody Out" part which is a bit strange since I lived in Orange County in 1978 and thought I was more or less plugged in to current events in the state. The other surprising thing for me when I finally got around to coming out after my parents died was that no one was surprised. Everyone I knew seemed to know that I was lesbian even though I never spoke of it or referred to gay topics. I was unpartnered for years so there was not that giveaway. I dressed conservatively, gray, blue, and dark brown were about the only colors in my closet. My hair was short from childhood. I just lived my life. And yet everyone seemed to know and that was okay with them. I was in the closet but, apparently, the closet had a glass door. I'm out now but nothing has changed. I am the same as I ever was and so are my friends. I'm wondering now if other LGBQ+ people encountered the same thing. Yes, homophobia is alive and well in 2025 but have our lives really changed over the years? Any thoughts, folks??
What a brilliant piece, as per usual. Thank you for sharing your voice and continually using it to hold our leaders and people in power accountable. Together this is a fight we can. Happy Pride my friend.
Interesting. I didn't know about the "Everybody Out" part which is a bit strange since I lived in Orange County in 1978 and thought I was more or less plugged in to current events in the state. The other surprising thing for me when I finally got around to coming out after my parents died was that no one was surprised. Everyone I knew seemed to know that I was lesbian even though I never spoke of it or referred to gay topics. I was unpartnered for years so there was not that giveaway. I dressed conservatively, gray, blue, and dark brown were about the only colors in my closet. My hair was short from childhood. I just lived my life. And yet everyone seemed to know and that was okay with them. I was in the closet but, apparently, the closet had a glass door. I'm out now but nothing has changed. I am the same as I ever was and so are my friends. I'm wondering now if other LGBQ+ people encountered the same thing. Yes, homophobia is alive and well in 2025 but have our lives really changed over the years? Any thoughts, folks??
What a brilliant piece, as per usual. Thank you for sharing your voice and continually using it to hold our leaders and people in power accountable. Together this is a fight we can. Happy Pride my friend.
Excellent article!!
This is an excellent article. Thank you for writing and sharing and summarizing the key takeaway of being courteous to be visible.
As I live and breathe, Astrid.