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I'm old but happy!

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by SarahLee, May 7, 2017.

  1. SarahLee

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    I haven't come out, probably won't. But there is such satisfaction in allowing myself to just be who I am, a lesbian, and recognize it as being me for my entire life. I know the object is for everyone to come out and be counted. So count me and now all of you know who I am! Is anyone else like me? Keeping the closet door closed but having a light on in that closet so you can see yourself for who you are? At my age I'm not really looking for a partner but being around other lesbians gives me comfort. I have a couple of lesbian friends and they know. I just wonder how many women 65+ keep it to themselves as I do but are happy with their lives.
     
  2. Waterfall

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    Yes! The closet door is closed but at this point in my life it has to be. My very sweet husband has a chronic illness and my adult children and family would never understand if I left him. Actually I couldn't live with myself so I just" keep on keepin on."
    I struggled for years after realizing that I am lesbian. Not bisexual. Lesbian. I had crushes on women like a teenager,wanted to tell the world. Somehow I didn't and I am now just peaceful. Not resigned, not unhappy, at peace. I understand myself now. I may never get to know what it is like to actually have a true loving lesbian relationship but I smile to myself whenever I meet a woman that I am attracted to, just knowing and understanding why.