Comments on: The Great Thing About Being A Lesbian http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:03:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Carnivalesq http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/comment-page-1/#comment-6057 Carnivalesq Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:08:09 +0000 http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/?p=1239#comment-6057 <a href='#comment-6054' rel="nofollow">@abigail</a> - Hey, Abigail. Are there any LGBT youth groups in your area? You can do a google search to find them. That might be a good place to start, and they have after school programs that you might be able to get involved in, and you could talk with other people your age (and older mentors) about coming out to your parents. High school is a tough time for everyone, gay, straight, trans or bi. If you're concerned about reputations or safety, you might consider not being "out" at school, or only out to friends whom you can trust. Start here in your online search for youth support: http://www.google.com/search?q=lgbt+youth+support&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a You're not going to be alone with no one to talk to. Get involved in a youth group for support and you'll be fine. Hang in there. :)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('6057','Carnivalesq'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('6057','Carnivalesq','<a href=\'#comment-6054\' rel=\"nofollow\">@abigail<\/a> - Hey, Abigail. Are there any LGBT youth groups in your area? You can do a google search to find them. That might be a good place to start, and they have after school programs that you might be able to get involved in, and you could talk with other people your age (and older mentors) about coming out to your parents. \r\n\r\nHigh school is a tough time for everyone, gay, straight, trans or bi. If you\'re concerned about reputations or safety, you might consider not being \"out\" at school, or only out to friends whom you can trust. \r\n\r\nStart here in your online search for youth support: http:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=lgbt+youth+support&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a\r\n\r\nYou\'re not going to be alone with no one to talk to. Get involved in a youth group for support and you\'ll be fine. Hang in there. :)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> @abigail – Hey, Abigail. Are there any LGBT youth groups in your area? You can do a google search to find them. That might be a good place to start, and they have after school programs that you might be able to get involved in, and you could talk with other people your age (and older mentors) about coming out to your parents.

High school is a tough time for everyone, gay, straight, trans or bi. If you’re concerned about reputations or safety, you might consider not being “out” at school, or only out to friends whom you can trust.

Start here in your online search for youth support: http://www.google.com/search?q=lgbt+youth+support&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

You’re not going to be alone with no one to talk to. Get involved in a youth group for support and you’ll be fine. Hang in there. :)

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]]> By: abigail http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/comment-page-1/#comment-6054 abigail Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:40:01 +0000 http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/?p=1239#comment-6054 okay, im 14, nearly 15. i am pretty sure im lesbian. we have others in the family, and no my parents would be pretty accepting, but im still scared? will this change there views on me. and lesbians dont get very good reputations at school, and most who chose this path have left, will my friends accept me? but i suppose i cant lie to them and im not guna change who i am, but i would be saddened to be alone with noone to talk to. HELP ME :|<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('6054','abigail'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('6054','abigail','okay, im 14, nearly 15. i am pretty sure im lesbian. we have others in the family, and no my parents would be pretty accepting, but im still scared? will this change there views on me. and lesbians dont get very good reputations at school, and most who chose this path have left, will my friends accept me? but i suppose i cant lie to them and im not guna change who i am, but i would be saddened to be alone with noone to talk to. HELP ME :|'); return false;">Quote</a></div> okay, im 14, nearly 15. i am pretty sure im lesbian. we have others in the family, and no my parents would be pretty accepting, but im still scared? will this change there views on me. and lesbians dont get very good reputations at school, and most who chose this path have left, will my friends accept me? but i suppose i cant lie to them and im not guna change who i am, but i would be saddened to be alone with noone to talk to. HELP ME :|
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]]> By: name http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/comment-page-1/#comment-5679 name Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:45:55 +0000 http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/?p=1239#comment-5679 Loved your post. I'm 50 and have lived my entire life as a straight woman, but have always been extremely physically attracted to women. Having been divorced for 20 years and through many failed heterosexual relationships, I find myself more and more tempted to act on my attraction to women. One of the things that holds me back is the fear that I'll actually like it, and then, OH NO, I'll have to deal with telling my family (Christians...so...) and with societal discrimination. My hope is that if I find out that I've been unknowingly in the closet my entire life, coming out will make me as happy and bring me the level of peace that YOU have found.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('5679','name'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('5679','name','Loved your post. I\'m 50 and have lived my entire life as a straight woman, but have always been extremely physically attracted to women. Having been divorced for 20 years and through many failed heterosexual relationships, I find myself more and more tempted to act on my attraction to women. One of the things that holds me back is the fear that I\'ll actually like it, and then, OH NO, I\'ll have to deal with telling my family (Christians...so...) and with societal discrimination. My hope is that if I find out that I\'ve been unknowingly in the closet my entire life, coming out will make me as happy and bring me the level of peace that YOU have found.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Loved your post. I’m 50 and have lived my entire life as a straight woman, but have always been extremely physically attracted to women. Having been divorced for 20 years and through many failed heterosexual relationships, I find myself more and more tempted to act on my attraction to women. One of the things that holds me back is the fear that I’ll actually like it, and then, OH NO, I’ll have to deal with telling my family (Christians…so…) and with societal discrimination. My hope is that if I find out that I’ve been unknowingly in the closet my entire life, coming out will make me as happy and bring me the level of peace that YOU have found.
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]]> By: Nikki http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/comment-page-1/#comment-5645 Nikki Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:32:52 +0000 http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/?p=1239#comment-5645 I have always lived my life as a straight woman. I've been married twice, and have an 11 year old son. I've been dating someone for 16 months now. Most of my family knows...although it wasn't me who told them. I think my mom knows although I never told her and it's obvious that my son is suspicious. I grew up believing that homosexuality was wrong and after becoming Christian I learned that it's REALLY wrong. However, I don't feel that way anymore. I'm constantly faced with people who tell me that I will burn in hell, others who won't speak to me, and it's frustrating. My gf feels that sometimes I am ashamed of her b/c I haven't told people about her. I am really afraid of the consequences of "coming out". What will happen with my son? Will I lose my job? What will people think of me? etc. Any advice?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('5645','Nikki'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('5645','Nikki','I have always lived my life as a straight woman. I\'ve been married twice, and have an 11 year old son. I\'ve been dating someone for 16 months now. Most of my family knows...although it wasn\'t me who told them. I think my mom knows although I never told her and it\'s obvious that my son is suspicious. I grew up believing that homosexuality was wrong and after becoming Christian I learned that it\'s REALLY wrong. However, I don\'t feel that way anymore. I\'m constantly faced with people who tell me that I will burn in hell, others who won\'t speak to me, and it\'s frustrating. My gf feels that sometimes I am ashamed of her b\/c I haven\'t told people about her. I am really afraid of the consequences of \"coming out\". What will happen with my son? Will I lose my job? What will people think of me? etc. Any advice?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I have always lived my life as a straight woman. I’ve been married twice, and have an 11 year old son. I’ve been dating someone for 16 months now. Most of my family knows…although it wasn’t me who told them. I think my mom knows although I never told her and it’s obvious that my son is suspicious. I grew up believing that homosexuality was wrong and after becoming Christian I learned that it’s REALLY wrong. However, I don’t feel that way anymore. I’m constantly faced with people who tell me that I will burn in hell, others who won’t speak to me, and it’s frustrating. My gf feels that sometimes I am ashamed of her b/c I haven’t told people about her. I am really afraid of the consequences of “coming out”. What will happen with my son? Will I lose my job? What will people think of me? etc. Any advice?
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]]> By: Tra Andra http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2008/08/24/the-great-thing-about-being-a-lesbian/comment-page-1/#comment-5174 Tra Andra Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:20 +0000 http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/?p=1239#comment-5174 ok... so I am a sixteen year old girl..and I am a lesbian..in fact I came out to myself in the sixth grade when I kept staring at all the girls in PE and i was also..hitting on some of my friends without knowing it... My question is......How do I deal with my mom not accepting me now? I mean I tried to tell her about it in th 8th grade but she lauhed in my face...and I just cant bear this anymore...I just want to know how to come to terms with this situation.....I don't want this to affect my- 1 year on Aug 22nd- relationship with my girlfriend....and sometimes I feel it does... I looked at your story (at the top) and I was inspired to post this since I dont really know how to contact you....but please fel free to email me...thank you..<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('5174','Tra Andra'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('5174','Tra Andra','ok... so I am a sixteen year old girl..and I am a lesbian..in fact I came out to myself in the sixth grade when I kept staring at all the girls in PE and i was also..hitting on some of my friends without knowing it...\r\nMy question is......How do I deal with my mom not accepting me now? I mean I tried to tell her about it in th 8th grade but she lauhed in my face...and I just cant bear this anymore...I just want to know how to come to terms with this situation.....I don\'t want this to affect my- 1 year on Aug 22nd- relationship with my girlfriend....and sometimes I feel it does...\r\nI looked at your story (at the top) and I was inspired to post this since I dont really know how to contact you....but please fel free to email me...thank you..'); return false;">Quote</a></div> ok… so I am a sixteen year old girl..and I am a lesbian..in fact I came out to myself in the sixth grade when I kept staring at all the girls in PE and i was also..hitting on some of my friends without knowing it…
My question is……How do I deal with my mom not accepting me now? I mean I tried to tell her about it in th 8th grade but she lauhed in my face…and I just cant bear this anymore…I just want to know how to come to terms with this situation…..I don’t want this to affect my- 1 year on Aug 22nd- relationship with my girlfriend….and sometimes I feel it does…
I looked at your story (at the top) and I was inspired to post this since I dont really know how to contact you….but please fel free to email me…thank you..
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