Andrew-Catherine (they/them) is a 60year old gender fluid person who came out in 2016, around the same time they moved to Bendigo.
In this episode, Andrew-Catherine discusses their experience of coming out later in life. They reflect on the lack of resources and community connections focused at older queer people and how this can make the journey harder and more lonely. Andrew-Catherine's story is a very interesting one and I hope it will bring some joy and understanding to others, whether they have similar lived experience or not. They sadly reflect on how different life could have been if they were afforded some of the resources and support that young people are given these days and wonder whether they may have decided to fully transition.
There are no significant trigger warnings for this episode, but if you find anything distressing then please seek support from a loved one or one of the helplines listed at the bottom of this description.
This podcast is released every Tuesday and Friday and could not have been possible without the support of our local community partners, Midsumma and the Fairer Victoria portfolio of the Victorian State Government.
Episode Credits
Wayfinder, Interviewer & Editing : Helene Thomas
Episode Introduction: Ashlee Hints
Pridefinder Midsumma Team
Ashlee Hints: Community Engagement Manager
Bec Cooen: Project and Program Manager – Victoria's Pride
Danae Reid: Regional Community Engagement Coordinator
Felicity McIntosh: Marketing & Communications Manager
Martin Broadley: Programming Administrator
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Music Credits
Intro/Outro “10c Coffee” by Clamshell
“Aspirato” by Kai Engel
“Plate Glass” by Glass Obelisk
“Drone background music” by Migfus20
“Minimalist Piano w/Cello” by Tyops
“Late Night Reading by Cold Case
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