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I am terrified to reveal my true sexual identity
Hi Travis,
You say that neither your friends nor your family are very understanding when it comes to sexuality. If you think you would be in danger of violence or of being forced out of your home, I would suggest that you not come out to your parents until you have ... Read more.
I’m scared to be bullied if I announce I’m transgender
Sam,
You feel you were born the wrong gender and you are worried that something bad might happen if you reveal your feelings to those around you.
Admitting something like this, even to those closest to you or to someone you are almost sure will be supportive, is extremely frightening. It's normal ... Read more.
If I’m a lesbian, do I have to have sexual attraction to women? I just want romance!
Rosemary,
You're confused about your sexual orientation and your romantic future. It's ok to not have everything figured out. It takes some people longer than others to understand themselves.
You say that you were not sexually attracted to this girl you met on the internet and that you felt nothing when she ... Read more.
Telling my friend I like her changed our relationship, but I still have feelings for her
Letitia,
It's difficult to be in a situation where you have strong feelings for a friend who doesn't return them. Your friendship with this girl has already suffered and continues to be different since you revealed your feelings. Right now, you aren't satisfied with the situation and are afraid of losing ... Read more.
Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian
Hi Linzi,
I think what's especially important when someone does something bad to us is not to generalize. Each person is unique in his or her own way and this is why stereotyping should be avoided. I'm not trying to take away from the gravity of the incident that occurred, because ... Read more.
I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.
Hi Sally,
Let me begin by saying I think a lot of homosexual people go through a period of uncertainty ( or denial ). This is not necessarily to say that its a bad thing, but rather it makes the final revelation all the more meaningful.
I think you need to ... Read more.
What if I’m a lesbian? My attractions confuse me.
Hi Charlotte!
First off, let me say I'm so glad that you chose to write to Alterheros - the most important thing for you to realize is that you are not alone. At your age, nobody is sure about who they are or what they want - in terms of sexuality ... Read more.
Our parents caught us kissing and now I have to go to Catholic school!
Hi Siobhan,
I would like to salute you, first of all, for being brave and seeking help. I truly believe that a problem shared is a problem halved.
I too, was in the same situation, as many other LGBT, when I was younger. It never dawned on me something that seemed ... Read more.
I am terrified to reveal my true sexual identity
Hi Travis, You say that neither your friends nor your family are very understanding when it comes to sexuality. If you think you would be in danger of violence or of being forced out of your home, I would suggest that you not come out to your parents until you have ... Read more.
I’m scared to be bullied if I announce I’m transgender
Sam, You feel you were born the wrong gender and you are worried that something bad might happen if you reveal your feelings to those around you. Admitting something like this, even to those closest to you or to someone you are almost sure will be supportive, is extremely frightening. It's normal ... Read more.
If I’m a lesbian, do I have to have sexual attraction to women? I just want romance!
Rosemary, You're confused about your sexual orientation and your romantic future. It's ok to not have everything figured out. It takes some people longer than others to understand themselves. You say that you were not sexually attracted to this girl you met on the internet and that you felt nothing when she ... Read more.
Telling my friend I like her changed our relationship, but I still have feelings for her
Letitia, It's difficult to be in a situation where you have strong feelings for a friend who doesn't return them. Your friendship with this girl has already suffered and continues to be different since you revealed your feelings. Right now, you aren't satisfied with the situation and are afraid of losing ... Read more.
Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian
Hi Linzi, I think what's especially important when someone does something bad to us is not to generalize. Each person is unique in his or her own way and this is why stereotyping should be avoided. I'm not trying to take away from the gravity of the incident that occurred, because ... Read more.
I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.
Hi Sally, Let me begin by saying I think a lot of homosexual people go through a period of uncertainty ( or denial ). This is not necessarily to say that its a bad thing, but rather it makes the final revelation all the more meaningful. I think you need to ... Read more.
What if I’m a lesbian? My attractions confuse me.
Hi Charlotte! First off, let me say I'm so glad that you chose to write to Alterheros - the most important thing for you to realize is that you are not alone. At your age, nobody is sure about who they are or what they want - in terms of sexuality ... Read more.
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Julie-Maude Beauchesne
François Paquette
Dee Gamme
Samuel A.
Marion Téjédor