Long Beach Legend JT: 70 Years of Love, Loss & Living Authentically

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Hey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. In this episode Long Beach local JT, 70 and recently widowed after a 50-year partnership, recounts coming out at 17, the city’s disco and bar scene, cruising, the trauma of raids and hate crimes, the devastation of the AIDS crisis, and how gay culture has shifted over decades. Full of candid stories, humor, dating adventures, and reflections on aging, community, and resilience. You don’t wanna miss!

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