Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

We and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can read more about it and change your preferences here.
Agree
BoredPanda Add post form topAdd Post
Tooltip close

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet
User submission
907
Photography

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Andrea Erali
Community member
Open list comments 14
Vote arrow up
Vote arrow down

23

Open list comments

14

ADVERTISEMENT

In 2019, we heard a quote from an LGBTQ senior about the years they lost not being their true selves.

This is what inspired the Not Another Second project, celebrating 12 LGBT+ pioneers who have paved the way for generations to come. The film is a personal, touching look into their stories, the struggles they had to face for decades and the fight they each put on, never losing their resilience, humanity and beauty.

Credits: SAGE USA, Watermark Retirement Communities, RXM Creative, Convicts, Karsten Thormaehlen, nAscent Art New York, Dittoe Public Relations.

More info: notanothersecond.com

Not Another Second – The Film

Paulette & Pat

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Paulette Thomas-Martin, 68

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

ADVERTISEMENT

Pat Martin, 68

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Paul Barby, 84 – The first openly gay man to run for Federal Office Nationwide in 1996

ADVERTISEMENT

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Reverend Goddess Magora Kennedy, 81

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Ray & Richard

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

ADVERTISEMENT

Ray Cunningham, 82

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Richard Prescott, 78

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Pearl Bennet, 69

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Lujira Cooper, 72

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

ADVERTISEMENT

Dominic “Nick” Procaccino, 87

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

ADVERTISEMENT

Ellen “Ellie” Starer, 78

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Ronald “Ronnie” Gilliard Ellis Jr., 79

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Mark Gustafson, 75

The Stories Of Those Who Lost Decades In The Closet

Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!

Follow Bored Panda on Google News!

907views

Share on Facebook
Vote arrow up

23

Vote arrow down
Open list comments

14
Vote arrow up
Vote arrow down

23

Open list comments

14

Andrea Erali

Andrea Erali

Author, Community member

Read more »

Art Director

Read less »
Andrea Erali

Andrea Erali

Author, Community member

Read more »

Art Director

Read less »
Titas Burinskas

Titas Burinskas

Moderator, Community member

Read more »

This dude right here? He works as a Community Manager at Bored Panda. Has no back-story, cause his spine works just fine. He writes about himself in third-person, and in first-person about others. Fell in love with storytelling and cannot let that love go. Now, he's here to help you make your own story simply beautiful. Secretly makes cute music samples and writes stories in the dark that nobody has ever heard of before.

Read less »
Titas Burinskas

Titas Burinskas

Moderator, Community member

Read more »

This dude right here? He works as a Community Manager at Bored Panda. Has no back-story, cause his spine works just fine. He writes about himself in third-person, and in first-person about others. Fell in love with storytelling and cannot let that love go. Now, he's here to help you make your own story simply beautiful. Secretly makes cute music samples and writes stories in the dark that nobody has ever heard of before.

Read less »
What do you think ?
Add photo comments
POST
viviane_katz avatar
Viviane
Viviane
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for posting this. I started watching the clip, then had to stop - part of me is happy that they can speak out (not all were closeted for years) and part of me is sad that many had to wait so long. A few years ago, I saw a group of adorable girls (early to mid-teens) attending the Pride Parade and I was so happy to see them comfortably being themselves.

Vote comment up
2
2points
Vote comment down
reply
sassybooie avatar
Meeow
Meeow
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, they can now be happy to be themselves, love it!

Vote comment up
1
1point
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Comments
POST
viviane_katz avatar
Viviane
Viviane
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for posting this. I started watching the clip, then had to stop - part of me is happy that they can speak out (not all were closeted for years) and part of me is sad that many had to wait so long. A few years ago, I saw a group of adorable girls (early to mid-teens) attending the Pride Parade and I was so happy to see them comfortably being themselves.

Vote comment up
2
2points
Vote comment down
reply
sassybooie avatar
Meeow
Meeow
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, they can now be happy to be themselves, love it!

Vote comment up
1
1point
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Comments
Back to Homepage
More about Photography
Homepage
Trending
Photography
Arrow point to left Homepage
Next in Photography Arrow point to right
Related on Bored Panda
Related on Bored Panda
Popular Games
Arrow point to left
Arrow point to right

Word Search

Dive into a grid of letters to uncover hidden words. Search horizontally, vertically, and diagonally to complete it!

WordroW

Arrange letters in a grid to form as many words as you can. A fun and fast-paced word-building challenge!

Jigsaw

Piece together an image by matching interlocking pieces. Perfect for visual problem solvers and puzzle enthusiasts.

Crossword

Challenge your mind with this classic word puzzle. Fill in the grid with words that match the provided clues.

Sudoku

Fill the 9x9 grid so each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid has 1 to 9. Sharpen your logic with this number puzzle!

Picdoku

Merge Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles with pictures! Ensure no image repeats in any row or column to complete the picture.

Killer Sudoku

Combine Sudoku logic with arithmetic challenges. Fill the grid so each region’s cells add up to the specified sum.

Kriss Kross

Fit a list of words into a blank grid, much like a crossword without clues. A satisfying word placement puzzle for all ages!

Word Flower

Connect letters in a flower-shaped grid to form words from the center. Creative and engaging wordplay awaits!

Trending on Bored Panda
Also on Bored Panda