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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.
I want to go live in America…

I want to go live in America…

Question asked by andi (17 years old homosexual man from Albania, Albania)

Question answered on January 5, 2011 by

Sorted in Rights and justice, Immigration, Questions

Hi Andi, Thanks for writing in with your question - moving to the US can be tricky or complicated unless you have a reason to go.  Visas for living and working in the US can be hard to get, they are very specific and can ... 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 want to move to the US from Tunisia to be with my boyfriend – can I apply for a green card?

I want to move to the US from Tunisia to be with my boyfriend – can I apply for a green card?

Question asked by Media (23 years old homosexual man from Tunisia, Tunisia)

Question answered on December 21, 2010 by

Sorted in Immigration, Gay Marriage, Questions

Hello Media! Thank you so much for writing in to us at AlterHéros.  First of all, congratulations on getting your F1 student Visa; we're sure that was a task all on its own!  Now, in terms of answering your questions, the advice you will find here will remain general since we ... 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.
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 reconcile my queer alliance while converting to Islam?

How do I reconcile my queer alliance while converting to Islam?

Question asked by Stephanie (22 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on September 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Politics, Questions, Religions

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for writing to us here at Alterheros, we appreciate your question and will do our best at helping you. You are faced with a conflict between your feelings towards Islam and your Ally status for the queer community. Having been raised by a gay parent, you feel strongly ... Read more.
I’m having violent sexual dreams

I’m having violent sexual dreams

Question asked by whitney (23 years old heterosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 30, 2010 by

Sorted in Aggression, Family, Questions

Hi Whitney, I want to start off by telling you that it's a good thing you found a way to redirect your dreams of sex by some means; concerning your new kind of dreams, let me reassure you that it is also normal. Pornography is a double edged thing: it ... Read more.
I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.

I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.

Question asked by sally

Question answered on March 3, 2010 by

Sorted in Love, Family, Questions

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.
Our parents caught us kissing and now I have to go to Catholic school!

Our parents caught us kissing and now I have to go to Catholic school!

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

Question answered on February 25, 2010 by

Sorted in Family, Misconceptions & Clichés, Questions

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.
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