Peggy
Peggy talks about leaving the convent in Ireland to come to Canada and her life adventures once she got here. Please take a moment to watch Peggy’s story.
Peggy’s story is one of a series from the Victoria Lesbian Senior Care Society (VLSCS) Coffee Talk group, shot with the generous sponsorship of VLSCS and an anonymous donor. The purpose of the VLSCS is to support lesbian health and social needs as we age by providing safe, accessible, welcoming spaces to build community through public education and social action. www.VLSCS.ca
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Bill talks about how he denied and hid his homosexuality for years. He also talks about the relationship he eventually had with his husband.
Bill’s Story was part of a group of stories recorded on Salt Spring Island, partially sponsored by GLOSSI (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island). The group was renamed and is now DIASSI Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island.
Chris
Chris describes her elongated coming out process that was hindered at various points by her internalized homophobia. Congratulations Chris on figuring it out!
Chris’s story video is part of a series of videos from Whitehorse, YT that were facilitated by the Yukon Queer Film Alliance with the generous support of Arts Fund Yukon. YQFA is responsible for OUT North, the first queer film festival north of 60.
Hugh
Hugh talks about having repressed his attraction to men for most of his life and eventually coming out in his fifties.
Bonnie
Bonnie talks about her decision to come out in her fifties, her work with a primarily straight senior community and the importance of authenticity.
Bonnie’s story video is part of a series of videos from Whitehorse, YT that were facilitated by the Yukon Queer Film Alliance with the generous support of Arts Fund Yukon. YQFA is responsible for OUT North, the first queer film festival north of 60.
Aric
Aric grew up in some of the most isolated parts of the Yukon Territory, in the midst of pretty extreme homophobia. He tells his stunning tale of coming out after years of repressing his orientation.
Aric’s story video is part of a series of videos from Whitehorse, YT that were facilitated by the Yukon Queer Film Alliance with the generous support of Arts Fund Yukon. YQFA is responsible for OUT North, the first queer film festival north of 60.
Marmot
Marmot is a Radical Faerie and is involved with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. He talks about coming out and how his spirituality and Christian beliefs actually assisted him in his process. You can find the Sisters at: www.yvrsisters.ca/ and the Radical Faeries at: www.bcradfae.ca
Marmot’s story was part of a series of videos collected at Vancouver Pride in 2012. This series was partially sponsored by Qmunity in Vancouver.
Brad
Brad is a gay man who grew up in a small town on Vancouver Island. He talks about what coming out meant to him.