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I know that I’m a lesbian, but is this normal?

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Question answered on May 19, 2003 by Équipe AlterHéros

Hello Ammy-Lee, It so happens that people who consider themselves as or know of the homosexual orientation can attest to how difficult it can be for someone to accept themselves as a gay, lesbian, or bisexuel individual. It is often referred to as "internalized homophobia" and could explain the ... Read more.

Homos versus Heteros

Story published on May 9, 2003 by Kim

Sorted in Acceptance, Love, Uncomfortable in my skin, Stories

In life, we are, us. Beings. With our differences: skin colours, religions, characters, physiques with all and each one one true! Our sorrows, our anguish, our joy, and our anger. It is ok to be different. One learns from the other.

Love and Friendship?

Story published on March 19, 2003 by Jacki

Sorted in Friendship, Relationships, Stories

My sister was a lesbian and she had many lesbian friends. I became friends with 2 of her ex-best friends. But I became closer to one of them. I started to have feelings for…

Homophobia Causes Gay Youth to ”Shut-Down”

Article published on March 12, 2003 in GayHealth.com by Jon Garbo

Sorted in Alienation, Dossiers, Homophobia at school, Homophobia and transphobia

Adolescence is a difficult and exciting time, full of new experiences and challenges — like close friendships, dating and first kisses. But many LGBT youth must “sit out” this part of their lives because they do not feel comfortable or safe enough to be themselves, according to panelists at Teens Speaking Out, a panel discussion [...]

High Schools Need Lessons on Lesbian and Gay Youth

Article published on March 12, 2003 in GayHealth.com by Jon Garbo

Sorted in Aggression, Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers, High-school

(Vancouver, British Columbia) — Holding schools accountable for anti-gay harassment and violence is an important step toward improving the mental health of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adolescents, according to a presentation at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) conference August 10th. “Schools are the one institution in our culture that virtually every adolescent [...]

Reality TV is a Voyeur’s Paradise

Article published on February 25, 2003 in GayLinkContent.com by Liz Morrison

Sorted in Entertainment, Dossiers

While waiting for my car to have an oil change, I was reading an article that profiled the executive producer of the reality TV show The Bachelor. I have never watched this show, nor do I ever intend to but I was curious about the person who came up with the idea. He's a not-too-distant [...]

I’m confused, could I be a lesbian?

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Question answered on February 23, 2003 by Équipe AlterHéros

Sorted in Questions

Dear Amanda, It sure looks like you're having a hard time right now trying to figure out what are all these emotions your feeling inside. I have to tell you right now, and I'm sure you'll understand, that there is no way that I can tell whether you are a lesbian or ... Read more.

Birds of a Feather…

Story published on February 19, 2003 by Gabriel Robichaud

Sorted in Coming out, Relationships, Stories

Ten years ago, I decided I was going to tell the whole world I was gay. Much to my surprise, (and almost disappointingly so), my family reacted positively to it all, and well, I just continued on with my life until 4 years later… it all changed.

Gays, lesbians to be counted by StatsCan

Article published on February 18, 2003 in CanWest News Service and Canada.com by Janice Tibbetts

Sorted in Dossiers, Rights and justice

OTTAWA — Gays and lesbians are finally being counted by Statistics Canada. The federal agency is asking Canadians to declare their sexual orientation in a national survey, building on the last census, which for the first time asked how many common-law couples were of the same gender. “This is a touchy subject that could raise [...]

Send In The Clones

Article published on February 16, 2003 in MambaOnline.com by David Stein

Sorted in Queer parenting, Dossiers

The undisputed hot ethical topic of the 21st Century is set to be cloning. So how soon will it be before gay couples are able to clone their own children? And do we really want to be parents to our own clones? David Stein looks at the brave new world of human reproduction. Read more…