Opening up work Slack and email after 2 and a half weeks away... 😬

I'd happily move to Asakusa. So far it's my favourite place in Japan. And not just because of the daifuku, but, I mean... just look at it

Off to talk at a conference I go

And of course, Autostraddle - OMG best website ever, news, opinion, entertainment, and all the lists my nerdy gay heart can handle https://autostraddle.com

Rainbow +27 (aka Late Bloomers) https://meetup.com/Rainbow-27-aka-late-bloomers/Auckland… Lesbian Fun Stuff for 30+ https://meetup.com/Auckland-Lesbian-Awesome-FUN-stuff-30-Meetup… Auckland Lesbian Business Association (ALBA) - only been to 1, group ranged from around 40 - 80+ https://alba.org.nz

I'm still looking for my queer crew because I don't get out much (and making new friends is hard!), but here are some in-person groups I've heard about in NZ... Plaid Pals NZ - organising regular queer events (with a wide age range) https://instagram.com/plaidpalsnz/

If you're needing support or counselling (and are in NZ), friends have recommended https://outline.org.nz

If you're after book recommendations, start with Molly Wizenberg's The Fixed Stars (https://goodreads.com/book/show/50158413-the-fixed-stars…)

Late to Lesbian is one Instagram account full of pics of (slightly?) older queer couples and discussions about relevant topics https://instagram.com/latetolesbian/

Queer up your social media by following hashtags like #loveislove, #lgbtq, #lesbianweddings #lesbians #lesbiansofinstagram #lesbiansofinsta #wlw #womenwholovewomen #gayaf #comingoutstories #lgbt #lgbtq #gay #lesbian (and also check out who other queer folk are following).

A Late Life Lesbian Story is a support group for women coming out later in life, and they have a website where they share stories gathered from the group https://alatelifelesbianstory.com/late-life-lesbians-our-stories/

The Graying Rainbows podcast features interviews with many people who've come out later-in-life: https://grayingrainbows.com

The Lesbian Chronicles podcast: Coming Out Later in Life has episodes with Melisa & Alli who both came out as gay after ending opposite-sex marriages - super interesting and includes an interview with their kids too: https://open.spotify.com/show/72DJhKQMVHlGI17jnksEc6?si=U8lwjqEfRNieenHPk2cqpw

I've been asked a few times about resources for queer folk who are coming out later in life - there are more resources available to support young folk (finally!) but its still harder to find help if you're starting on this journey later. Here's what I have so far...