I have a couple who I'm friends with. They're seniors, almost 80. Good people.

I lost touch a few years ago but he did get back in touch with me via phone...

Then of course came the whole trans thing. I didn't have the heart to tell him when we spoke though.

But I want to go see them and say hello sometime.

So, how do you approach older folks when coming out? I think they are pretty open minded but I am not sure. It would be a surprise to them.

Funny thing, when I transitioned, I worried what members of my church congregation would think or say. For some reason I felt the older folks would be mostly against me now presenting as a woman, while the younger generation might be more accepting. Wow, was I wrong - the complete opposite.
The older folks have 100% accepted me, and one lady likes to sit with me in my pew. She's such a sweet lady and in her mid 80s.
When I first came out, I was surrounded by 5 or 6 ladies who encircled me during coffee and wanted to know everything. I doubt one of them was below 70 years of age.
I jokingly say the reason for this acceptance by the older folks is their eyesight must be way off if they accept me

Now the younger people, the ones with children, they seem to be a little reserved. They treat me nicely, but not even close to the feeling I get from the older ones.

I think you'd be surprised how accepting older people are.

Well my 92 yr old mother in law was immediate in accepting me. I visit an aged care home weekly and the clients have never had a problem., last week I had an hour long talk with one gentleman about his life and his love of cars, he is an amputee and asked if I could push him around the car park to look at the cars 'if you have the strength young lady'.
In short I have had nothing but acceptance from the elderly, all have been charming, interesting and have enriched my life, and I hope I have given them some relief from their boredom. Many have no or few visitors and just want some company.

I guess I should not have any issues.

It's funny you mention acceptance, I get male failed primarily by senior citizens. This is when I'm in full guy mode.  Other people male fail me from time to time but mostly it's the elderly.

Thanks for the feedback.

Kate, just be prepared for elderly ladies telling you how pretty you are and what a nice dress you are wearing etc. I first thought they were being condescending, but realised that is how elderly women speak to young women (in my case slightly younger women!)

Quote from: Cindy on March 02, 2015, 12:30:24 PM
Kate, just be prepared for elderly ladies telling you how pretty you are and what a nice dress you are wearing etc. I first thought they were being condescending, but realised that is how elderly women speak to young women (in my case slightly younger women!)

hehe... but Cindy you look like a young woman to me!

I know what you're talking about though. Especially with kids, elderly women tend to smile at us and compliment us a lot.