C.C. Everill's Blog
May 6, 2021
Why Dancing Before the Crash
In 1978, I moved to New York City. This was a joyous time to be gay. This was pre-AIDS. I found myself partying at gay bars and clubs, dating some men while enjoying anonymous sex with others. The dance music was fabulous as were the clubs like The Saint, Paradise Garage and Studio 54.
Sometime around 1981, we began to hear about a gay cancer. Many of my friends were affected.
During these years, I kept a journal. Dancing Before the Crash is my journal re-written. I have changed the names and many locations, but the stories are true.
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community and either lived during this time or are interested in reading about it, this a true story from a survivor.
Sometime around 1981, we began to hear about a gay cancer. Many of my friends were affected.
During these years, I kept a journal. Dancing Before the Crash is my journal re-written. I have changed the names and many locations, but the stories are true.
If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community and either lived during this time or are interested in reading about it, this a true story from a survivor.
