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Beyond love: The family legacy born from a 63-year lavender marriage

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Elida Rose spent 63 years in what’s known as a “lavender marriage” with her closeted husband, Donald .

At the age of 90 , the Colombian immigrant and doting grandmother embraced her bisexuality.

Donald and Elida 's remarkable love story was documented in a touching viral TikTok series created by their granddaughter.

The term "lavender marriage" dates back to the early 20th century , when society heavily stigmatized same-sex attraction.

During Hollywood 's Golden Age , many stars were forced to covertly enter these unions to protect their careers and public images.

But lavender marriages came with a cost.

They required immense emotional resilience and trust between partners.

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