Alienation

I can’t stop making lesbian jokes to my friend who hurt me

Question asked by (21 years old heterosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on December 6, 2010 by Philip Borden

Hi and thanks for coming to us with your question. I will do my best to assist you with your problem. So if I understand correctly, you have a female friend with whom you had some sexual chemistry, which eventually led to a sexual encounter between you. After this, however, she ... Read more.

I’m a straight female but don’t like my femininity

Question asked by Anonymous (21 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on November 9, 2010 by Evelyn Kuang

Sorted in Alienation, Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions

Hi there, Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros. Believe it or not, many people feel the way you feel - disembodied and seemingly the wrong gender, appearance and object of attraction. You are definitely not alone, and it is not abnormal to feel the way you feel, despite ... Read more.

Can I be labeled a girl or a boy or something in between?

Question asked by Elisa (16 years old heterosexual woman from Uruguay, Uruguay)

Question answered on October 26, 2010 by Kelley R

Sorted in Alienation, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Elisa, In your question you express the idea that you may be happier as a boy and wonder what you could identify as. My short answer would be: you can identify yourself however you wish to. Labels are usually a quick and easy way to put oneself into a category. Whether it ... Read more.

Not looking for a sex change, but want to be castrated

Question asked by Andrew (44 years old questioning from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on September 15, 2010 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Alienation, Prejudices, Questions

Hi Andrew, thank you for writing to us with your question. I can't tell through your question whether or not you consider yourself to be a transgendered person, or not. For the purposes of answering your question though, I will be assuming that you do consider yourself to be transgendered. Just ... Read more.

I don’t like calling myself a lesbian, and I want to remove my breasts

Question asked by Liliana Figz (23 years old questioning from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 21, 2010 by Evelyn Kuang

Sorted in Alienation, Questions, Transition

Hey Lilianna, Thanks of submitting your question to Alterheros. It sounds like you're going through an identity crisis, which is a very challenging situation to work through. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and assumptions that underlie the concept of a person having an identity. But ... Read more.

Followup about the crush I have on my old teacher

Question asked by Prem (23 years old questioning man from India, India)

Question answered on July 13, 2009 by Rimma Orenman

Sorted in Alienation, Cultures, Questions

Hi Prem, thank you for writing in with some details. It does sound like you are in a lonely place right now. You feel that your best friend does not support you and you feel unable to come out to your family because you fear how the news will make them feel. ... Read more.

Culture shock: do I really have to come out AGAIN?

Question asked by Jennifer Everett (21 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 13, 2009 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Alienation, Pride without borders, Questions

Hi Jennifer, thanks for sending us your question. I understand that leaving the reality and comfort of your home city behind and throwing yourself into another (completely opposite) world can sometimes shake everything up. What was once stable and secure and not even questioned in your own world, can suddenly become ... Read more.

I feel lost about my sexuality

Question asked by grace (20 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on April 28, 2009 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Alienation, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Grace, From what I can tell you are completely confused about your sexual orientation and are anxious to figure things out. Unfortunately, the truth is that there is no quick and easy fix here. Discovering and exploring your sexuality is a lifelong journey and process. It is something ... Read more.

I have a few problems and I want someone to listen to me !

Question asked by sweetapplecandy2009 (15 years old woman)

Question answered on March 1, 2009 by Sophie Bouchard

Sorted in Alienation, Questions, Loneliness

Dear SweetAppleCandy, First of all, I want to tell you I am sorry for having taken so long to answer your question. It has nothing to do with you. The situation you describe seems to be very sad. You seem to suffer from loneliness and misunderstanding from your parents. From what you ... Read more.

Loneliness

Story published on October 26, 2008 by Denis

Sorted in Alienation, Depression, Loneliness, Stories

This poem is about how lonely you can feel in this world even if your surrounded by others and how others don’t take the time to smile or say hello or give you a hug.
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