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Put yourself in the other person's shoes. This week, Kathy Houston (she/her) talks about Club LILLES and what it means for her to be a late in life lesbian. In this episode, you will learn 1. How lesbian TikTok has been a wonderful, informative resource. 2. Why her first girlfriend gave her “homework.” 3. What it feels like to live in the affirming bubble of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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💻 Sources and resources from this episode:
- Club LILLES | A social community and platform for women and non-binary people who identify as lesbian, bi-sexual, pansexual, or any sexuality that loves women. The word LILLES is an acronym for Late in life Lesbians but has been adapted since its creation. LILLES means people who love women who also are dedicated to a growth mindset and support others in the community.
- Queer Flower | TVTropes page on flowers and their meanings in the LGBTQ+ community
- In U.S., 10.2% of LGBT Adults Now Married to Same-Sex Spouse | GALLUP
- Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend | Wikipedia
- Girls In Wonderland
- Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill, 10 years after his famous Sunday show answer on the issue | CNN
- Tennessee House passes bill targeting marriage equality | The Black Wall Street Times
- "Loofah code" at Florida's largest retirement community more about confused than enthused | Palm Beach Post
Host Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and technology. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions based on the guests' unique intersecting identities. You can follow Charlie on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack. *You will hear Charlie's former name in this episode and previous ones.*
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