Morrill, Ren

Morrill, Ren

Zorica Andric

Description

The audio of the interview and the transcript are available to listen and view on-site only in Special Collections.

Ren Morrill shares personal experiences of his childhood, coming out, relationships, and the influence of his chosen family. During the conversation, Ren talks about his family dynamics, struggles with gender identity, and societal expectations, offering insights into the complexities of being gay. Ren reflects on the loneliness that many gay men experience and references influential figures like Walt Whitman and Anne Rice. He emphasizes the importance of his chosen family, specifically friends from the roleplaying games community, highlighting their significant impact on his life. The interview then moves on to Ren's views on pronouns, self-discovery, and the challenges that gay men face within societal expectations. Ren shares personal anecdotes, providing a glimpse into his identity and the broader LGBTQ+ community. The latter part of the interview focuses on public health, specifically routine HIV testing. Ren advocates for proactive HIV testing, routine implementation in healthcare, and eliminating the stigma associated with testing. The interview sheds light on Ren's experiences working with Frannie Peabody Center, involvement in community organizations, and perspectives on gender identity. In summary, this interview provides a rich narrative covering personal experiences, LGBTQ+ issues, public health advocacy, and critical discussions on gender identity, offering valuable insights for future generations.

Please cite as: Querying the Past: LGBTQ Maine Oral History Project Collection, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Collection, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, University of Southern Maine Libraries. For more information about the Querying the Past: Maine LGBTQ Oral History Project, please contact Dr. Wendy Chapkis.

Publication Date

11-13-2023

Publisher

USM Special Collections

City

Portland, Maine

Keywords

Querying the Past, Oral History, LGBTQ+, Gay, Gay Men, Public Health, Frannie Peobody Center, HIV testing, Role Playing Games, RPGs

Disciplines

History of Gender | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | Oral History | Women's Studies

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

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