Our parents caught us kissing and now I have to go to Catholic school!
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,...
View ArticleI want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.
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...
View ArticleI’m having violent sexual dreams
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...
View ArticleI didn’t come out to my dad – now I keep thinking of him in a sexual way
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...
View ArticleI came out and was well received, but I feel so awkward now
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...
View ArticleHow do I approach my sister about liking her best friend’s sister?
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...
View ArticleI came out to my parents as lesbian but they don’t believe me and my friends...
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...
View ArticleSlam (poem) About Gender (FtM)
(Please note: This is a slam poem. It is meant to be read with a lot of force and emotion. If you are not familliar with slam poetry, I recommend you search youtube to listen to some and learn more...
View Article(Français) Comment faire accepter à ma mère que je suis homosexuelle?
Bonjour, Merci de nous écrire pour partager ce que tu vis. Suite à ton coming-out auprès de ta mère, celle-ci Tu te demande comment faire accepter ton homosexualité à ta mère. Il n’y a pas de méthode...
View ArticleI’ve come out to two of my friends. It has been really hard for me and I...
Hi Stressed, First of all, kudos to you on accepting yourself in your beautiful entirety, and coming out to your friends. These are not easy things to do and you should be very proud of yourself! It...
View ArticleSelf-hatred and confusion
I’m 17, female, and have hated my body for a long time, but especially since puberty. Most girls seem to want bigger breasts, but I’ve never felt anything but disgust and hatred towards them. I...
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