Loren Crawford in conversation with Cam Delgado

His Family Disinherited Him. He Built a Life of Joy.

October 17, 2026•1 min read
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What happens when people you love let you down—and moving forward feels difficult?

Psychotherapist Cam Delgado joins Loren Crawford to share a life shaped by love, service, loss and reinvention.

Cam recounts being disinherited after a false story about his HIV status reached his parents. He describes the painful years that followed and the small practices that helped him find his way toward a more fulfilling life.

Now 74, he reflects on caring for a partner who died of AIDS, his “Bliss Report,” his personal view of forgiveness and the possibilities that remain when we keep exploring.

His guiding image is a lotus growing from mud: something beautiful emerging from painful ground.

An honest conversation for gay men over 50 about letting go and making room for what comes next.

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Loren Crawford

Loren Crawford

Loren Crawford is a wellness coach, meditation teacher, and founder of The Wisdom Trust for Gay Men 50+. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in coaching, yoga, and personal growth, he helps men navigate the challenges and opportunities of the wisdom years with greater purpose, connection, and authenticity. Through his writing, podcast, and community, Loren explores what it means to build a meaningful life after 50—one grounded in belonging, emotional honesty, and the courage to keep becoming who we truly are.

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