On Queer Identity: What Does 'Queer' Mean To You?

February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and this year I hosted on behalf of Out For Good an intergenerational community conversation and story sharing space about what being queer means to us as individuals and how we fit as LGBTQ+ people in our societies.

Out For Good is a charitable organisation bringing together LGBT+ people across the UK to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility and work to break down barriers by making a difference in our communities.

The conversation took place via zoom on Sunday, February 21st, at 6 p.m. London time.

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00:03:21 - What does 'Queer' mean to you?

00:32:10 - How old were you when you came out and how did this affect your relationships with others?

00:41:12 - How long did it take you to feel comfortable in your own skin when you discovered yourself as queer?

00:44:33 - What were the most pressing issues in the community when you came out?

00:47:22 - Are inequalities in the community better or worse than when you were growing up?

00:49:49 - Is being openly queer an act of defiance today?

00:52:54 - How do you imagine the future of the LGBTQI+ community?

01:00:14 - What would you tell your younger self?