Author Archives: Peggy L Chinn

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About Peggy L Chinn

feminist, nurse activist, writer, founding editor of ANS Advances in Nursing Science, quilter, grandmother nurturing the future of the amazing children in my life.

Urgent: LGBTQ Aging

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

As much as we all hate to admit it, more and more of us are getting older every day!  Our LGBTQ cultures, like most others, have been youth oriented, defying mainstream norms for activity, hobbies, and interests based on gender. … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBT Elders, New publications, Public Policy, Research Support | 1 Comment

LGBTQ Fashion!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

All my life clothes have been a huge issue!  I coped with the “proper” attire for girls and young women by conforming, but never felt comfortable or at ease in the stuff I was required to wear.  Then not long … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming out, Resilience, Stories of our lives | 1 Comment

National Coming Out Day – October 11, 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

Regardless of your personal identity, get ready to celebrate this day openly, with joy and with pride!  By joining a host of others, expressing your support for all people to be free to be who they are, you can make … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming out, Mental Health, Social Support | 1 Comment

Report from the 4th Annual GLMA Nursing Summit!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

The 4th Annual GLMA Nursing Summit in St Louis, Missouri was a wonderful success!  The day offered ample opportunities for networking among nurses dedicated to improving health and healthcare for all LGBTQ individuals and families!  Tonda Hughes’s opening presentation, titled “From … Continue reading →

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How do day-to-day decisions about being “out” affect health?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Peggy L Chinn

Our last few blog posts on Lavender Health have touched on the challenges of being “out” – and indeed I had a recent conversation that brought the health implications of this challenge to the forefront.  The conversation reminded me that … Continue reading →

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