Graying Rainbows Coming Out LGBT+ Later in Life

This episode of Graying Rainbows is a little different because Dr. Loren Olson's daughter Dr. Whitney Carlson tells us about what it was like when he came out when she was younger. I know many of you struggle with talking with children of all ages and I hope her perspective will be helpful.

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In GR 25 I talk with Andrea Hewitt of the popular blog A Late in Life Lesbian Story. She share her personal story and how her blog led to a vibrant community on Facebook. (You have to listen if you want to learn how to join!) She also tells us about her newest project, which is called Coming Out Better.

Links and References:

• A Late in Life Lesbian Story (blog)
• Coming Out Better (small group support)

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GR 24 is an in interview with Dr. Ikeranda Smith who teaches psychology at Atlanta Technical college and has a thriving practice as a professional coach, focusing on helping LGBT+ clients meet the challenges of coming out and beyond.

Links and References:

• Dr. Ikeranda's website
• Dr. Ikeranda's amazon page
• The Experience of Being Unsheltered in Atlanta by Ikeranda Smith (2016 dissertation)

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This episode of Graying Rainbows is an interview with Mark David Gibson, author of Served in Silence: The Struggle to Live Authentically. We discuss the challenges of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and his consequent challenges with alcoholism. Gibson also shares how writing his memoir was an important part of his healing process.

Links: and References:

• Served in Silence: The Struggle to Live Authentically by Mark David Gibson
  • audiobook
  • hardcover
• Visit Mark's website
  • The Author's Journey podcast
• Publish Your Purpose Press
• Follow Mark on Amazon

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In GR 22 Deb Fowler shares her story and tells us about her path to co-founding History Unerased, an education non-profit providing K-12 schools with the training and resources to teach a more complete story of America that contextualizes LGBT+ history within the social studies. She explains why knowledge of this history is not just important to people who identify as LGBT+, but how it helps young people from all backgrounds.

Links and References:

• History UnErsased website
• Making Gay History Podcast (listen to GR 17)
• Bayard Rustin
  • Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio

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In this episode of Graying Rainbows, listener Midge Noble graciously shares her story of coming out later in life with an emphasis on the challenges of reconciling her Christian faith with being a Lesbian.

Links and References:

• Is the Homosexual My Neighbor? A Positive Christian Response 
  by Letha Dawson Scanzoni and Virginia Ramey Mollenkott
• Midge's website: http://empoweringawakenedhearts.com/

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In this episode of Graying Rainbows I talk with Cassandra Contave and Aisha Bonner-Cozad, two researchers who are spearheading research into LGBT+ aging at the AARP. This includes their landmark Maintaining Dignity Study, which highlighted some of the unique challenges facing LGBT+ elders. Besides social isolation many fear discrimination in housing and healthcare. Since the AARP is the largest advocacy group for American Elders their role in advocating for LGBT+ elders is essential.

Links and References:

• Cassandra Contave: National Lead Researcher at AARP: [email protected]
• Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey:Senior Advisor and National LGBT Liaison at AARP (@drniiquartelai)
• Visit http://aarp.org/pride
• Maintaining Dignity
• Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight by Loren A. Olson, MD (Featured in GR 2 and GR 7)
• Rhodes Perry: The Out Entrepreneur (featured in GR 9)
• Sherrill Wayland from SAGE (GR 18)
• Dr. Ikeranda Smith: Psychology Professor and Coach

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This episode is an interview with Anne-Marie Zanzal. Anne-Marie is an ordained minister, experienced hospital and hospice chaplain, and a mother of four. She shares her later in life coming out journey and we explore how faith can be an obstacle on this path. Anne-Marie now works with other women who are coming out LGBT+ Later in Life and she is available for both individual and group counseling.

This episode focuses on her personal journey, but I hope to have her on a future episode to answer listener questions about how faith impacts coming out. Please send your questions or comments to [email protected].

Links and References:

• https://www.annemariezanzal.com

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This episode of Graying Rainbows features Sherrill Wayland, Director of National Programs for SAGE USA, a key advocacy group that works to improve conditions for LGBT+ elders. Problems of concern include social isolation and access to housing and healthcare. In some parts of the country LGBT+ elders are being forced back into the closet due to religious discrimination masquerading as religious freedom.

We also talk about  the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, which provides resources for both elders and their care givers.

Links and References:

• SAGE USA
• Celebrating 40 years of SAGE
• National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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This episode features writer and podcaster Eric Marcus from Making Gay History, which is a unique podcast because it features audio from original Marcus recordings did back in 1989. These recording formed the basis of his highly respected oral history Making Gay History: The Half Century Fight for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights. However, even if you have read the book you won't want to miss hearing the voices of these LGBT+ pioneers.

Links and References:

• Making Gay History: The Half Century Fight for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights by Eric Marcus (1992)
• Episodes of Making Gay History podcast that we discuss:
  • Ellen Degeneres
  • Evelyn Hooker
  • Hal Call
  • Dick Leitsch
  • Edith Eyde (aka Lisa Ben)
    • Edith's Gay Gals Mix Tape
  • Jeanne and Morty Manford of PFLAG
  • Damien Martin and Emery Hetrick (Founders of SAGE)
  • Magnus Hirschfeld
  • Slyvia Rivera (Part 1 and Part 2)
  • Frank Kameny

If your podcast app doesn't support live links, just go to http://makinggayhistory.com and search for the person that interests you. These show notes include lots of extra information and photos that you won't want to miss.

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