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NCgayguy

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17. Well said!

Reply to 58Sunliner (Reply #13)

Sun May 25, 2025, 08:43 AM

May 2025

Dear 58Sunliner,

You are right! Forgetfulness is part of the reason we are doomed to repeat the past. Your words reminded me of lyrics to a song, "Scars are souvenirs you never lose, The past is never far..." I wear those scars on my heart and my sleeve as badges of honor. The lyrics to that song helps me to remember how I use to be more diligent in my efforts to educate others and myself. We all must realize, each of us has something to learn and something to teach if we are to grow toward a better future in a brighter world.

Before My Tommy's stroke in 2019 and then terminal cancer, I was much more apt to remind folks about equality. Maybe when I find myself in a brighter place in the future I will take more of a stand than I am doing now. It helps when I see good folks like yourself taking a stand for me!

Thank you, truly
May You Be Healthy, Safe and Happy.....AND LOVED!
Reis

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My Experience with the LGBTQ+ Activism [View all] NCgayguy May 2025 OP

I came of age right at the beginning of the AIDS crisis sdfernando May 2025 #1

I know your anger too well! NCgayguy May 2025 #3

You are here Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #7

Thank you! NCgayguy May 2025 #10

Thank you NCgayguy! sdfernando May 2025 #18

I should have been more clear with you. NCgayguy May 2025 #20

Oh No! I'm so very sorry. sdfernando May 2025 #22

Thank you. NCgayguy May 2025 #27

My reply is to support you and your beloved husband, my dear Reis. CaliforniaPeggy May 2025 #2

As do I. I hope for the day that ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. all become LoisB May 2025 #5

Amen! From you lips to ......... NCgayguy May 2025 #9

That means so much, truly! NCgayguy May 2025 #6

Thank you for posting this. Sometimes, things get better and many forget what it took to get LoisB May 2025 #4

Hi LoisB! NCgayguy May 2025 #8

Those of us who lived through those times are obligated to remember and pass along LoisB May 2025 #14

I've bookmarked this thread JMCKUSICK May 2025 #11

Thank you! NCgayguy May 2025 #15

Welcome to DU Figarosmom May 2025 #12

What a beautiful response! NCgayguy May 2025 #16

Yes!!! I grew up in the Bay Area and spent a lot of time in SF. I hate that people paint boomers as all one thing. 58Sunliner May 2025 #13

Well said! NCgayguy May 2025 #17

came out @ age 16. my late mom knew all along. AllaN01Bear May 2025 #19

Thank you! NCgayguy May 2025 #21

I also marched on DC in '87... AntiFascist May 2025 #23

Thank you! NCgayguy May 2025 #25

Reagan ignored this on purpose gay texan May 2025 #24

I whole heartedly agree! NCgayguy May 2025 #26

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