Thank you for your honest share. As a gay man who finally came out at 39, I can relate to your story. Being gay has lots of challenges and I'm made major mistakes at being scammed at 78. Finding someone to love has been a life long challenge, so I'm glad you were able to manage more than one. I've actually had a rich life as a musician, but I get really tired and just want to go to sleep sometimes. I liked your emotional closing. It spoke to my inner desperation though I'm strong and keep hanging in.
Dear Ricardo, thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. Everyone is special in their own way. Glad to have a fellow musician with us here. Appreciate you very much. Feel free to get in touch with me, if you ever wanted to share some of your experiences with LGBTQ Archives. ❤️
To whomever created this beautiful channel, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. These stories deserved to be heard, and celebrated in our community. This is our history. Please keep up the amazing content. It is comforting so many of us.
Thank you very much for supporting the channel my friend. Yes, all this is our history indeed. I feel real-life stories and experiences are important and should be documented. We've lost many people and failed to archive their legacy. I'll do my part to invite anyone I can and contribute to the community this way. You and your friends are totally invited in case you ever wanted to share your experiences.
Mitchell that was so lovely. Thanks so much for sharing parts of your life. I'm so glad you found someone to share your on-going chapters of your life ❤
Hang in there Mitchell.....You (and all of us) are here for a reason, a good reason. You have (and have given) a lot to humanity. You are a beacon of Light! :) :) :)
I've listened to all the videos here on the archive channel - for some reason - this one is the most honest and raw and beautiful! Hang in there Mitchell - you're so fortunate to have made it this far - and yes- it's all for a reason. Thank you for all you've taught me in sharing your story. XXOO
My heart goes out to you. How are you doing? My husband and I will be together for 25yrs on the 21st of this month. Paul (my husband) was diagnosed with having stage 4 metastatic prostrate cancer that spread to his spine he also, has Myasthenia Gravis which is an auto immune. We are taking each day as it comes and we will be celebrating our 25th with friends. I am a certified bereavement counselor, but it seems foreign when it's your own. I hope that you are doing ok and for anyone reading this that is going through or has gone through losing your partner. I wish you all well🌹
Bless you for your story and sharing your Life. Beyond fabulous that you have your Love. You Art is fabulous. I am sending you a Hug from across the oceans. Australia ❤
Loving these personal stories, and the sincerity with which they're told. Please note: the music at the end overpowered the speaker and did not enhance the video whatsoever.
I just want to give Mitchell a big hug. You should never give up, straight or gay. I met my husband of 9 years at 55. It is never too late. Now that all the superficial stuff is behind us, we are best friends and are inseparable. I love him more than I have ever loved anyone and I had my first love in the 1980's. I thought it would never happen again. Lightning did strike twice!
(We apparently got stone drunk but) 'For some reason, they let us drive'......REALLY? Tragedy always is horrible, but more so when avoidable (probably) with blame attached elsewhere.
I've seen people stopping their friends from driving. I've seen that many times in my early 20s especially in Europe. It really depends what the context is, and whom you're with really. Nonetheless, there's no good reason for anyone to get stone stone drunk in the first place.
Absolutely, no one should let anyone drive drunk, but this didn't sound like 'We were so wrong, and no one ELSE tried to stop us, either.' It sounded like a complete abdication of personal responsibility, from staying sober, to calling a cab, to having a designated driver, to DEPENDING on 'someone else' to take care of things for you and keep you off the road. Maybe that's not what was meant. Hopefully not.@@lgbtqarchives
So, you are well aware of the mental and emotional challenges. If you are interviewed, particularly on a bad day, you might say things that you would have expressed better under different circumstances. It happens all the time.
I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering this individual, and others, has gone through. However..... How many times during this interview did I hear that he had gone to a bar and gotten drunk? Also, did I hear him say or imply something to the effect that "they" had permitted him and his partner to leave the bar drunk"?? If so, wait a minute!!! What about taking some responsibility for one's own actions. What about the possibility that some innocent people had been killed out on the highway - because of this man's irresponsible behavior - would it have been the innocent people's fault, too??? I find his selfish wallowing in self-pity to be shallow and, frankly, revolting. Pathetic - a poor example of what we need in the gay community...
He's actually sharing a number of mistakes that he has made over the years and some of the consequences as a result... . That's a warning sign and a lesson to be learned especially for the younger generation. We definitely need less of that happening, but it has to be talked about. The next point is for the younger community to remember, they're going to have LESS support in their older years. They have to do MORE to get things right as they age. But going back to the story, Mitchell was able to recover from those mistakes then, and he's had a successful career. Nonetheless, he's had some recent medical issues including severe depression at times. That's a very typical story of the aging LGBTQ+ people. They become invisible. It's a story that has to be told.
Yes, I understand where you're coming from - especially permitting this to be a warning sign for the younger generation. I do deeply appreciate what you have done here in developing the LGBTQ archives. I just sent a link to a friend (we're both old) in Phoenix - highly recommended it to him. So, thank you again for all this work - much appreciated!!!!! :) All the best from Yakima, Washington....@@lgbtqarchives
How would a puke icon so drastically change your life that you're desperately begging for one publicly? It's highly unlikely that you'll get that even if you call yourself 'us'. ;)
@@lgbtqarchives the way it would benefit me individually would be a perfect means for me to share my opinion. Specifically, a way to express my opinion of videos that showing an icon of somebody puking really sums up my thoughts about the said video!!! Yes, I enjoy being a mean and cruel bastard!!!
I'm almost certain that you won't get that option, but you said 'us' so that might be a game changer right there. For the time being, you just have to puke in your own backyard and express your opinion that way.
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𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟 shares an intimate and emotional story about his life and growing up as a gay man.
www.mitchelliliff.com/
Thank you for your honest share. As a gay man who finally came out at 39, I can relate to your story. Being gay has lots of challenges and I'm made major mistakes at being scammed at 78. Finding someone to love has been a life long challenge, so I'm glad you were able to manage more than one. I've actually had a rich life as a musician, but I get really tired and just want to go to sleep sometimes. I liked your emotional closing. It spoke to my inner desperation though I'm strong and keep hanging in.
Dear Ricardo, thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. Everyone is special in their own way. Glad to have a fellow musician with us here. Appreciate you very much. Feel free to get in touch with me, if you ever wanted to share some of your experiences with LGBTQ Archives. ❤️
To whomever created this beautiful channel, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
These stories deserved to be heard, and celebrated in our community.
This is our history.
Please keep up the amazing content.
It is comforting so many of us.
Thank you very much for supporting the channel my friend. Yes, all this is our history indeed. I feel real-life stories and experiences are important and should be documented. We've lost many people and failed to archive their legacy. I'll do my part to invite anyone I can and contribute to the community this way. You and your friends are totally invited in case you ever wanted to share your experiences.
I concur with your sentiment 100%♡
Australia
Mitchell that was so lovely. Thanks so much for sharing parts of your life. I'm so glad you found someone to share your on-going chapters of your life ❤
Thank you for sharing yourself with us. You are a very strong person.
Hang in there Mitchell.....You (and all of us) are here for a reason, a good reason. You have (and have given) a lot to humanity. You are a beacon of Light! :) :) :)
I've listened to all the videos here on the archive channel - for some reason - this one is the most honest and raw and beautiful! Hang in there Mitchell - you're so fortunate to have made it this far - and yes- it's all for a reason. Thank you for all you've taught me in sharing your story. XXOO
Thank you very much for supporting Mitchell and this channel in general. Appreciate you!
My heart goes out to you. How are you doing? My husband and I will be together for 25yrs on the 21st of this month. Paul (my husband) was diagnosed with having stage 4 metastatic prostrate cancer that spread to his spine he also, has Myasthenia Gravis which is an auto immune. We are taking each day as it comes and we will be celebrating our 25th with friends. I am a certified bereavement counselor, but it seems foreign when it's your own. I hope that you are doing ok and for anyone reading this that is going through or has gone through losing your partner. I wish you all well🌹
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Thank you Mitchell for your incredible life story. It blessed my heart.
Bless you for your story and sharing your Life.
Beyond fabulous that you have your Love.
You Art is fabulous.
I am sending you a Hug from across the oceans.
Australia ❤
Good luck to you Mitchell, you're a sweetie.
Great story.........amazing art work.
God bless this man. May he find you lord, and may he be cured of his ailments. May he find you and live in peace
Loving these personal stories, and the sincerity with which they're told.
Please note: the music at the end overpowered the speaker and did not enhance the video whatsoever.
Thank you very much. It's been a learning experience for me, as I'm not really a video editor, though I'm getting better. Appreciate you.
@@lgbtqarchives I appreciate the work you're doing.
Life is so terribly hard at times especially as we age and have no family and few to no friends
I just want to give Mitchell a big hug. You should never give up, straight or gay. I met my husband of 9 years at 55. It is never too late. Now that all the superficial stuff is behind us, we are best friends and are inseparable. I love him more than I have ever loved anyone and I had my first love in the 1980's. I thought it would never happen again. Lightning did strike twice!
God Bless you my brother. You are a wonderful person.
God bless !!! ❤❤❤
Lost my partner after 20 years , possible heart condition.
Sorry to hear about that. Any loss is tragic but even more so when it happens in a long-term relationship.
Thankyou, he was very special to me.i have made the commitment to stay with memories for the rest of my life.
Courage et forces Michel 👋 Paris ☀️ France
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(We apparently got stone drunk but) 'For some reason, they let us drive'......REALLY? Tragedy always is horrible, but more so when avoidable (probably) with blame attached elsewhere.
I've seen people stopping their friends from driving. I've seen that many times in my early 20s especially in Europe. It really depends what the context is, and whom you're with really. Nonetheless, there's no good reason for anyone to get stone stone drunk in the first place.
Absolutely, no one should let anyone drive drunk, but this didn't sound like 'We were so wrong, and no one ELSE tried to stop us, either.' It sounded like a complete abdication of personal responsibility, from staying sober, to calling a cab, to having a designated driver, to DEPENDING on 'someone else' to take care of things for you and keep you off the road. Maybe that's not what was meant. Hopefully not.@@lgbtqarchives
@patriciapickett836 You're listening to an older man who has experienced heart attacks and depression. He's doing way better now.
You're writing to someone who lives in a lift chair.
So, you are well aware of the mental and emotional challenges. If you are interviewed, particularly on a bad day, you might say things that you would have expressed better under different circumstances. It happens all the time.
Yo are a tough guy.
I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering this individual, and others, has gone through. However..... How many times during this interview did I hear that he had gone to a bar and gotten drunk? Also, did I hear him say or imply something to the effect that "they" had permitted him and his partner to leave the bar drunk"?? If so, wait a minute!!! What about taking some responsibility for one's own actions. What about the possibility that some innocent people had been killed out on the highway - because of this man's irresponsible behavior - would it have been the innocent people's fault, too??? I find his selfish wallowing in self-pity to be shallow and, frankly, revolting. Pathetic - a poor example of what we need in the gay community...
He's actually sharing a number of mistakes that he has made over the years and some of the consequences as a result... . That's a warning sign and a lesson to be learned especially for the younger generation. We definitely need less of that happening, but it has to be talked about. The next point is for the younger community to remember, they're going to have LESS support in their older years. They have to do MORE to get things right as they age. But going back to the story, Mitchell was able to recover from those mistakes then, and he's had a successful career. Nonetheless, he's had some recent medical issues including severe depression at times. That's a very typical story of the aging LGBTQ+ people. They become invisible. It's a story that has to be told.
Yes, I understand where you're coming from - especially permitting this to be a warning sign for the younger generation. I do deeply appreciate what you have done here in developing the LGBTQ archives. I just sent a link to a friend (we're both old) in Phoenix - highly recommended it to him. So, thank you again for all this work - much appreciated!!!!! :) All the best from Yakima, Washington....@@lgbtqarchives
Thank you very much for supporting this channel. Appreciate you!
I wish RUclips gave us the option of a puke icon!!!
How would a puke icon so drastically change your life that you're desperately begging for one publicly? It's highly unlikely that you'll get that even if you call yourself 'us'. ;)
@@lgbtqarchives the way it would benefit me individually would be a perfect means for me to share my opinion. Specifically, a way to express my opinion of videos that showing an icon of somebody puking really sums up my thoughts about the said video!!! Yes, I enjoy being a mean and cruel bastard!!!
I'm almost certain that you won't get that option, but you said 'us' so that might be a game changer right there. For the time being, you just have to puke in your own backyard and express your opinion that way.