Relationships and Going Places
Out of the Shadows; Understanding and Meeting the Needs of LGBT Elders
But they also face unique barriers and inequalities that stem from the effects of social stigmas and prejudice, their reliance on informal “families of choice” for care and support, and inequitable laws and programs that treat LGBT elders unequally. more »
Insecurities - Past and Present
Later, when I was in my teens, I went with three girlfriends to my first dance. Remember, it was a different era. Back then, kicking up your heels as a group was unheard of; and girls would rather be seen shopping with their mothers than dancing with each other. And no way was it acceptable to ask a boy to dance. So we stood there like marked-down dresses on a clearance rack waiting to be approached by buyers. more »
Our Intertwined Lives
I asked him if he was disappointed that I wasn’t a son. He looked at me surprised and said, "You are the best son I never had ... and a wonderful daughter." more »
Joanna Grossman, If Sandra Bullock Divorces Jesse James What Rights or Privileges Will She Have With Respect to His Young Daughter Sunny, Whom She Has Helped Raise?
While we rarely address 'celebrity' subjects on SeniorWomen.com, we did find Joanna Grossman's article about the future role Sandra Bullock could play in her stepdaughter's life interesting because of its complex legal relationship questions. more »
