2017: After Moving To LGBTQ-Friendly Senior Housing, “I Felt That I Was Starting A New Life.”

After losing his partner of five decades, Stanley felt alone and depressed. His fortunes would change, however, when his niece discovered LGBTQ friendly senior housing in Philadelphia.
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[@joshsmit779]

We really need more LGBT+ senior stories.

[@markol7819]

God Bless you Stanley, and God Bless Pedro......49 years, 5 months, 2 days.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ImMoonlily]

My father in laws have been together for 34 years, and honestly I've never even considered what one will do without the other. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, while I cannot begin to tell you how my heart hurts for your loss, I am so grateful to you for bringing our attention to this need we will have to face one day.

[@beratberat1917]

What a story, what a relationship. So much experience, so much wisdom, what a life! Wonderful story...

[@steevadams1750]

Omg this made me tear up!! I’d love to open an LBGT retirement place!! What an absolutely lovely man!

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

Depression is very sad. People need to remember there's something worth living for: friends, hobbies, nature, etc.

[@LenHealsU]

Wow! How sweet! I'm so glad this gentleman has found an uplifting experience, etc., etc., etc!

[@5thdimensionliving727]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your personal story 🙏🙏

[@billzero7274]

Such a wonderful man to share his story.

[@imakewisechoicesc8723]

Love this story ♥️

[@palomadamasceno307]

He is so cute ❤️

[@rednekokie]

I am inspired by these stories of older LGBT+ persons being able to find a new niche among like minded people and would dearly love to be included within that group. However, at the age of 86, living in a remote section of Oklahoma, I would fear for my own life were I to attempt to live in such a place, as that would be attaching a sign board to my back stating "I am gay" - opening the door to further persecution, imho. I wish them well, though.

[@skyavalanche]

Sad to see the generational shame of decades past continue into your present, with this point of view. After 86 years, be who you are without fear, or needing the validation of others. The closet has been opened wide. Step out if you dare.

[@toddrickman]

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[@lisamilsom5037]

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