As the parent of a sixteen year old trans son, I found this post inspiring and reassuring. I am learning so much about the experiences of the non-binary and trans community and it really helps to get the perspective of the people who are older and have felt the oppressive force of societal expectations and rules about gender all their lives. I applaud you for being a trailblazer, even if it was internal and in secret, because without you and your cohort, these kids today would not have the courage to do what they are doing.
I recently turned 66 and, as divergent as my path has been compared to Lucy's, I can relate to much of this. Especially the feeling of experiencing 27 as a sort of youthful peak and 15 as an awakening. Looking forward to 67.
Beautifully written and observed. I was especially excited to see the reference to Benjamin’s One Way Street (which I had not come across) as his Arcades Project was one of the inspirations for my memoire cum reflections on aging, Parkinson’s disease and the changing face of London. End of the Line here on Substack nickcomercalder.substack.com
"I'm following my usual self-advice regarding my work: if it doesn't give me pleasure, it's not worth the effort." Good advice! (Loved the whole interview.)
As the parent of a sixteen year old trans son, I found this post inspiring and reassuring. I am learning so much about the experiences of the non-binary and trans community and it really helps to get the perspective of the people who are older and have felt the oppressive force of societal expectations and rules about gender all their lives. I applaud you for being a trailblazer, even if it was internal and in secret, because without you and your cohort, these kids today would not have the courage to do what they are doing.
Thanks so much for featuring Lucy! I treasure stories about people who transition later in life. Love the Susan Sontag reference too! 😄
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This was great! So much to take away from Lucy's perspective, at any age.
I recently turned 66 and, as divergent as my path has been compared to Lucy's, I can relate to much of this. Especially the feeling of experiencing 27 as a sort of youthful peak and 15 as an awakening. Looking forward to 67.
Thanks Lucy, I enjoyed reading your answers. I love the term.....the sense of fuck off.........I call them the no bullshit years.......namaste
Beautifully written and observed. I was especially excited to see the reference to Benjamin’s One Way Street (which I had not come across) as his Arcades Project was one of the inspirations for my memoire cum reflections on aging, Parkinson’s disease and the changing face of London. End of the Line here on Substack nickcomercalder.substack.com
"I'm following my usual self-advice regarding my work: if it doesn't give me pleasure, it's not worth the effort." Good advice! (Loved the whole interview.)
This is beautiful.
Enlightened.
Five Rythyms! Sometimes called classes but not never teachy. Still dancing at 68, shaking it wildly at times :) x
Thanks Lucy, I enjoyed reading your answers. I love the term.....the sense of fuck off.........I call them the no bullshit years.......namaste