"The Pride of Being a Gay Man Over 50 - And the Prejudice We Still Face" 6 2 2026

Hey y’all, Joefer here, The Cranky Old Gay Guy. In this video, I’m wishing everyone a Happy Pride Month and diving into what pride really means for us older gay men. I talk about why we should be proud of our lives, our resilience, and everything we’ve survived and built. Then I get into the prejudices we still face, like ageism, assumptions about desirability, being labeled “out of touch,” pressure to step aside, and the obsession with looking 30 forever. I wrap it up with real advice on showing up, connecting across generations, and owning who we are. "Stay Cranky My Friends! Stay Cranky." ***** If you like what I'm doing, I'm also on "Buy Me a Coffee." ☕ It's an easy way to show your support if you like this channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/crankyoldgv ***** Need advice? Send your advice questions (or "other" things😉) to: [email protected]⁩ ***** Thumbnail image by Joefer and M.S. Copilot "Moonlit Parlor Waltz" by Suno.com (Pro Plan) ***** You can find some of my art work 👨‍🎨 on Instagram using handle joeferartspdx I also post links on X (formerly Twitter) to this channel, just search for "The Cranky Old Gay Guy Show" ***** Joefer, The Cranky Old Gay Guy (that's me!) wrote a book. It's a folksy bit of Americana about a mother reaching out to her gay, and distant, son. Told through a series of letters, the book is fictional, but still a very realistic portrayal of a west Texas mother's feelings, emotional struggles, and faith, in the turbulent 1970's. It will move you and stir your emotions. "35 Letters: Letters From a Mother to Her Son" by Joseph L. Ferguson. Now available on Amazon in all formats. It's a touching tale that you will love! (This Book might very well have you in tears). It Makes a Great Gift !!! https://a.co/d/0i0ZriKt **** NEED HELP? **** Feeling lost or alone? Frantic? Manic? There is help. Call or Text or Chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988. Hours are available 24/7 and the cost is free. OR Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential.