I wish that many of the "kids" (20s<) could fully appreciate How much easier things are now; 50 years ago, engaging in intimate acts w/ someone of the same gender, was illegal in many places. Just wearing the clothes of someone other than your assigned birth gender could get you arrested. Im 61 and started my own journey about 6 years ago. I recall how scared I was the first few times stepping out of my house dressed en femm. What type of freak/pervert would the neighbors think I was? I would have liked to have understood who I was, and come out 20-30 years ago. Sometimes its almost like having a form of survivors guilt. I would have liked to come out to my parents. My Mom likely would have had accepted me as her daughter, even if she didnt totally understand it. My Dad, who I usually think would have had serious issues. However when I recall finding out that he himself was likely Bi/Gay right after he passed, I may have to rethink that one. Quite often older folks can surprise you, as they have often fought their own inner demons over the years.