The OWL Diaries: Stories from Grandma’s Girlfriends-Between Us Ep. 10

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Tung Ping-an is the author of “Grandma’s Girlfriends,” an anthology of stories from lesbian elders. In the process of writing this book, he came to uncover his mother’s story. She grew up as part of the “Thirteen Taibao,” a group of sworn sisters known to bike between towns, attend temple festivals, and openly flirt with women. Reflecting on her memories helped Tung dissolve long-held resentments and choose what he calls reconciliation rather than forgiveness. After more than twenty years in the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline community, he believes living authentically is made possible not by certainty, but by the presence of people who understand him. Friends who share his values and never ask him to hide or pretend. That’s what keeps everyone moving forward. “Between” Us follows twelve LGBTQ+ individuals living in Taiwan as they navigate love, family, self-understanding, and the quiet turns of everyday life. Rather than defining anyone by labels, the series focuses on the experiences that shape them—the moments of doubt, the slow work of healing, the courage to speak honestly, and the relationships that make openness possible. Through intimate conversations and ordinary details, Between Us reveals how LGBTQ+ lives are built not only through struggle, but through connection, clarity, and the small decisions that lead a person toward who they wish to become. It is a portrait of resilience grounded in the simplicity of being seen.

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Between Us

Between Us follows twelve LGBTQ+ individuals living in Taiwan as they navigate love, family, self-understanding, and the quiet turns of everyday life.