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Negative beliefs about men might be ruining my relationship.

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

Question answered on March 25, 2009 by Équipe AlterHéros

Sorted in En questionnement, Questions, Relationships

Dear Kathleen, It is really impressive that you know why you feel doubtful of men. The events you are describing are all things that both genders are capable of, which I'm sure you're aware of. Both women and men cheat. Both mothers and fathers cheat. Women are capable ... Read more.

I am scared of the reaction of my parents when I will announce my sexual orientation

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

Question answered on February 14, 2009 by Dee Gamme

Sorted in Bisexuality, Family, Questions

Hello and thanks for your question! For starters, go ahead and tell your dad again, if you feel you need to do it a second time. It doesn't sound like he had an awful reaction, so perhaps he would handle it alright if you reminded him adn told him that it ... Read more.

I’m BiSexual, And I Don’t Know How To Tell My Parents.

Question asked by Sophie (14 years old woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 15, 2007 by sarah eidelmans

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions

Hi Sophie, Thank you for your question. Talking to parents about your sexual orientation can be really hard. It seems like you are afraid your parents (particularly your dad) will not be very receptive at first. If you do choose to talk to your parents about how you identify and who you are ... Read more.

Closet problems

Story published on September 10, 2006 by Mali

Sorted in Acceptance, Homophobia and transphobia, Coming out, Stories

This is a story basically about my worries of coming out. I have lived in Texas for about 10 years now and I am wondering if i will ever be able to muster up the courage to tell anyone. It’s a strange feeling, of not knowing who to turn to or what to do.

Is it a possibility its just in my head ?

Question asked by Dylan (13 years old questioning man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on May 8, 2006 by sabrina prégent

Sorted in Acceptance, Gay & Lesbian, Questions

Hi Dylan, You noticed you like boys and you are afraid your dad will find out you are attracted by boys. How will he know it? I understand that you dont want him to know it now and it is ok; you've just found you are attracted by boys. But if ... Read more.

My dad tried to kill himself, what should I do ?

Question asked by Evan (14 years old heterosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on April 16, 2006 by Andréanne

Sorted in Questions, Loneliness, Suicide

Hi Evan, If you have a great relationship with both of your parents it's hard to choose who you want to live with. You probably feel guilty about having to pick one over the other. But don't go on a scare right away. Even if your dad is looking at a ... Read more.

I came out to my father but he denies it

Question asked by Ara Land (14 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on September 25, 2005 by suzanne palardy

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Lesbian living

Hello Ara, Coming out to one's parents can be fraught with emotional issues, denial, anger and, yes, even acceptance. I commend you on coming out to your dad and I'm sorry that he had such a negative reaction. But you've taken the first big step and now you can choose to ... Read more.

Somebody Loses

Story published on July 2, 2003 by 9dayJane

Sorted in Queer parenting, Relationships, Stories

It was an accident, Dad said, his shoulders hunched up around his ears. He doubled the aggression of the windshield wipers with a flick of his wrist. I don’t know how it happened. At our age I just didn’t think it was very likely.

Addressing Homophobic Behavior In the Classroom

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Alan Horowitz

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers, Homophobia at school

I began teaching 1st grade in 1988. At that time, it was rare that I heard words related to gay issues from my students. When I left the classroom in 1998, appropriate and inappropriate discussion about gay issues was commonplace. I remember once during “learning centers” I heard the word “gay” coming from the block [...]

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