• Lad@reddthat.com
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    5 months ago

    This feels both tragically sad yet oddly heartwarming. He feared coming out his whole life, yet despite that he spent 25 happy years with his partner.

    • beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      5 months ago

      Idk about the heartwarming part In very few places would his job be safe How many friends would have dumped him, family, etc? I too am glad he got to have a partner but when do you think they got to have any romantic dinner? Hold hands in public? Kinda sick of the well-meaning stuff, which is also condescending.

      I mean, sorry to make you feel bad about what you feel is sympathy. I really do hate shitting on someone’s good feelings. But maybe reconsider “heartwarming” :/

      • OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works
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        5 months ago

        I can see the tragedy and the beauty in the situation at the same time. He spent 25 years with someone he loved, despite adverse circumstances. That’s beautiful and heartwarming.

        He had to keep that love, and a big part of himself a secret until he died. That is a tragedy. Both things can be true at the same time.