Bill Hall, a 71-year-old gay man living in Seattle, has been battling HIV since 1986, along with various other health issues. Due to a traumatic childhood and a lack of intimate relationships, he struggles with mental exhaustion. Like many LGBTQ+ seniors, Hall faces isolation and health challenges. The older LGBTQ+ population, expected to double by 2030, lacks adequate social support and faces higher rates of anxiety, depression, and chronic diseases. Long-term HIV survivors like Hall struggle with aging, often feeling isolated and triggered by past trauma. Overcoming loneliness and accepting aging is a common struggle for LGBTQ+ seniors like Hall and Donald Bell, who live alone and face financial hardships.
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LGBTQ+ People Relive Old Traumas as They Age on Their Own
