Older Adults, It's Time Expose The Subtle Ageism You Face Every Day

We've all been told at some point that we're either too young or too old for something.

Joe Biden delivers a speech at a formal event, with Kamala Harris and a man smiling in the background. Captions read, "I've been told I'm too old."
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Ageism is deeply embedded in our society and affects people throughout their lives. We believe it's crucial to listen to and understand the perspectives of people of all age groups. Whether you are older or younger, we want to hear your stories and how ageism has affected you.

Maybe you've been told you look good for your age.

Three people sit together, and one says, "We get to be old, but we still look young and hot."
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Maybe you work as a nurse, and your patient asked for someone older because they'd more knowledgeable.

Two women dressed as doctors, holding medical equipment and having a conversation in a hospital scene
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Maybe it was your 65th birthday, and someone told you, "At least you're young at heart!"

TV character Dorothy Zbornak, played by Bea Arthur, wearing a casual outfit, gestures emphatically while saying, "ENOUGH ALREADY!" from the show "The Golden Girls."
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Or maybe your own friend told you, "Your outfit is a little young for you."

Person with long hair and glasses, wearing a patterned blazer, asks, "What are you wearing?" in text below. Background is a house interior
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We want to hear your stories. Share your experiences in the comments below, and your responses could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post. Or, if you prefer anonymity, you can submit your story through this Google Form.