Coming out

I came out to my parents as lesbian but they don’t believe me and my friends rejected me. What do I do now?

I came out to my parents as lesbian but they don’t believe me and my friends rejected me. What do I do now?

Question asked by Jamie (14 questioning woman, Canada)

Question answered on June 22, 2011 by

Sorted in Friendship, Family, Coming out, Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions, Resources, Coming out

Hi Jamie, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros.  From your post, it sounds like you’re struggling with your coming out to your parents and close friends as lesbian and that you’re trying to figure out what to do now and how to get help. First of all, a great big ... Read more.
How do I approach my sister about liking her best friend’s sister?

How do I approach my sister about liking her best friend’s sister?

Question asked by jenna (17 years old woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 21, 2010 by

Sorted in Family, Questions, Coming out

Hi Jenna, Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros. It sounds like you're in a frustrating situation. Hopefully this can help you sort out what you want to do. I hear you say that you have a close relationship with your sister, but she doesn't know you are ... Read more.
I came out and was well received, but I feel so awkward now

I came out and was well received, but I feel so awkward now

Question asked by marco (22 years old homosexual man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on October 26, 2010 by

Sorted in Family, Questions, Coming out

Hi Marco, thanks for coming to Alterheros with your question! First of all, congratulations on coming out! Although it might seem difficult right now, I hope you remain happy with your decision. I'm wondering what exactly it is that you are feeling guilty about. You mention that your parents are ... Read more.
Is it worth opening up to him? I might lose his friendship.

Is it worth opening up to him? I might lose his friendship.

Question asked by Rodrigo (17 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 2, 2010 by

Sorted in Acceptance, Questions, Coming out

Hi Rodrigo, Coming out can be very intimidating. Although it may seem overwhelming - try to think of it not so much as you coming out of some sort of hiding, but rather coming into your own. You have obviously been thinking about this for a while, and you're ready ... Read more.
I didn’t come out to my dad – now I keep thinking of him in a sexual way

I didn’t come out to my dad – now I keep thinking of him in a sexual way

Question asked by Polly (21 years old homosexual woman from Great Britain, Great Britain)

Question answered on September 26, 2010 by

Sorted in Family, Questions, Coming out

Hi Polly, It sounds like you are in a frustrating position and I can understand why you feel the way you do. I don't think you are mad at all. There are many possible explanations for what you are going through. Having a long term girlfriend that ... Read more.
How do I fit in as pansexual at the age of 13?

How do I fit in as pansexual at the age of 13?

Question asked by (13 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 7, 2010 by

Sorted in Definitions, Questions, Coming out

Hi, Pansexuality could be considered a broader category. Generally those who identify as pansexual are not attracted to an individual's gender. It seems to be more personality oriented, or character attributes-based. It is sometimes considered a variation on bi-sexuality, since the two have so much in common. Differentiating the two could be ... Read more.
I want to tell them that I am bisexual, but I don’t want my team to hate me…

I want to tell them that I am bisexual, but I don’t want my team to hate me…

Question asked by Matt (19 years old man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on May 24, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Coming out

Hi Matt, Thank you for writing to Alterhéros! You are unsure if you should tell the rest of your football team if you are bisexual because the team president advised you not to. Unfortunatly you didn't mention how the few people of your team to whom you came out reacted to ... Read more.
I don’t want to make the exchange student uncomfortable by disclosing my sexual orientation…

I don’t want to make the exchange student uncomfortable by disclosing my sexual orientation…

Question asked by Marie (15 years old homosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on November 19, 2009 by

Sorted in Questions, Coming out

Hello Marie, Thank you for writing to Alterhéros. You tell me that you‘re participating in an exchange between France and your hometown. The girl you are exchanging with is currently staying at your place and you're afraid to tell her you are a lesbian in a relationship with a girl, ... Read more.
Do you think I’m a lesbian because of my boyfriend troubles?

Do you think I’m a lesbian because of my boyfriend troubles?

Question asked by Nelly (20 years old questioning woman from New Zealand, New Zealand)

Question answered on October 21, 2009 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions, Coming out

Hi Nelly, Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros. It sounds like you're in a difficult spot! From what you're telling me, it sounds like from your past emotions and reactions to past sexual encounters with your boyfriend and girls, that there are a lot of things going on. ... Read more.
How do I get my hot friend to kiss me? And how do I reveal to him and my parents that I’m gay?

How do I get my hot friend to kiss me? And how do I reveal to him and my parents that I’m gay?

Question asked by James (12 years old homosexual man from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on September 2, 2009 by

Sorted in Dating, Questions, Coming out

Hi James, Unfortunately, there is no definite answer to your question. There is no absolute, fail-safe way to come out to your family and friends. How you do so depends very much on your family/friends, your level of comfort and readiness, and the way that makes you the most comfortable. A good ... Read more.
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