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I don’t want to keep being everyone’s poster-boy

I don’t want to keep being everyone’s poster-boy

Question asked by Steven Otero (17 years old homosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on May 7, 2010 by

Sorted in Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi Steven, Thanks for coming to us with your question and I'm sorry it's taken us so long to get back to you. I'll try to advise you to the best of my ability. There are some aspects to your question that seem to be somewhat contradictory. You say that when ... Read more.
Did I condition myself to like guys? And help for Christian queers.

Did I condition myself to like guys? And help for Christian queers.

Question asked by Kristy (15 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on May 7, 2010 by

Sorted in Acceptance, Bisexuality, Questions

Hi Kristy! Thanks for writing in to us at Alterheros! You mention questioning your sexuality because you saw women as objects of personal sexual desire, but attempted to change this by forcing yourself to think of males, and later choosing to date guys. You later mention you tried forcing yourself to think about ... Read more.
My husband is trans – I feel like he was dishonest from the start

My husband is trans – I feel like he was dishonest from the start

Question asked by Marie (51 years old heterosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on April 16, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transition, Transsexuality

Hi Marie, Thank you for sharing your question with us here at Alterheros. Recently, your husband of 29 years came out to you about his transgendered identity. He advised you of some of the physical characteristics that would be changing, including plans to remove his male genitalia. In the past, you mention ... Read more.
My friend still leads me on after she said she doesn’t like me that way

My friend still leads me on after she said she doesn’t like me that way

Question asked by Stephanie (16 years old questioning woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on March 31, 2010 by

Sorted in Friendship, Questions, Outing

Hey Stephanie, We're so glad that you decided to write us back with an update. First of all, it's great to hear that you took the time to talk about your feelings with your friend; some people are too scared to even do that so you deserve kudos for ... Read more.
I snooped in my boyfriend’s phone – is he cheating?

I snooped in my boyfriend’s phone – is he cheating?

Question asked by Jessica (34 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 31, 2010 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions, Relationships

Hi Jessica, Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros. Finding information about your partner in that way is always such a hard situation. I definitely support that you want to confront him about it, because cheating is not okay and you deserve better than that. A few things: 1. ... Read more.
Does she want ME to kiss her? Or that other girl?

Does she want ME to kiss her? Or that other girl?

Question asked by Maribel (16 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 21, 2010 by

Sorted in Friendship, Discovery, Questions

Hi Maribel, thanks for sending us your question. Your question refers to a classic communication problem that is very common, “Does the person like me because I like them?”. Communications between humans is complex. Because of all these complexities, miscommunications and misinterpreted messages are quite common. Often what we say is not ... Read more.
Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian

Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian

Question asked by Linzi (31 years old woman from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on March 16, 2010 by

Sorted in Causes of homosexuality / sexual orientation, Gay & Lesbian, Questions

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’m jealous of

I’m jealous of

Question asked by Jason Morris (21 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 16, 2010 by

Sorted in En questionnement, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi Jason, Thanks for writing into Alterheros! You seem to be having some confusing feelings about whether or not you are transgendered. You mention that you have always aroused yourself by fantasizing about being a woman in a sexual encounter with a man. Even though you are attracted to women, ... Read more.
I’m a 16-year old Iraqi boy – I want to be free to say

I’m a 16-year old Iraqi boy – I want to be free to say

Question asked by bayar (16 years old homosexual man from Iraq, Iraq)

Question answered on March 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Cultures, Homophobia and transphobia, Questions

Hi Bayar, thanks for coming to Alterheros with your question. I hope I can provide you with some help. First of all I want to congratulate you for finding the strength and courage to come online and search for help and support. I'm sure it is not easy for you to find any kind ... Read more.
I want to cut off my breasts!

I want to cut off my breasts!

Question asked by Laura (21 years old homosexual from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 10, 2010 by

Sorted in Misconceptions & Clichés, Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions

Hi Laura! Thanks for writing in to us at Alterhéros. It sounds like you're having a tough time with your body right now. You write about not liking your breasts and about some issues you've run into with an non-traditional appearance. I'd like to assure you that you are certainly not alone ... Read more.
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