Many older lesbians lived through eras where societal intolerance required them to keep their sexual orientation private.
Some used terms like "friends," "career girls," or "not the marrying kind" as a form of protection. lesbian mature
Projects such as the Old Lesbian Oral History Project and Brisbane’s OWLS (Older Wiser Lesbians) aim to document their stories to preserve this history. 2. Unique Life Course and Challenges Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging Many older lesbians lived through eras where societal
