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In reply to the discussion: Do You Feel Gay Men Do Not Understand the Issues Facing Lesbians that May Be Different for Women? [View all]fightthegoodfightnow
(7,042 posts)27. WOW
Probably worth something to someone today.
My collection of gay literature didn't start until the 70s, but one of my favorite books of the 50s is James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room. There is one page somewhere between 60-70 pages in that I remember tagging that has left an impression on me decades later. I think that's pretty amazing for literature.
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Do You Feel Gay Men Do Not Understand the Issues Facing Lesbians that May Be Different for Women? [View all]
fightthegoodfightnow
Nov 2012
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I think you need to refocus on what can be agreed upon and maybe state what feels misunderstood.
Tigress DEM
Nov 2012
#5
THESE aren't differences between gays and lesbians, but you list them that way.
Tigress DEM
Nov 2012
#16
I am fortunate that I was able to express to her how I felt about her many years ago,
Scruffy Rumbler
Nov 2012
#41