Denial of Sexual Orientation Doubles The Pain

After reading a post on Awakenings, I was emotionally transported back 10 years. At that time I was married and had just figured out my true sexual orientation. Everything I thought I knew about my reality crumbled around me and I cannot express the confusion and fear I felt. Paramount in my thoughts was my [...]

Take The “Am I A Lesbian?” Quiz

Are you a woman that has been questioning your sexuality? Here is a quick and easy quiz to point you in the right direction:
Am I a Lesbian?
Disclaimer: This quiz has NOT been scientifically tested and accurate results are not guaranteed. The only one who really knows the answer to this question is YOU!
If you are [...]

Crucial Tips on Coming Out As A Lesbian

By Dylan R
Some inspiring movie on the lesbian movie scene; a burning need that you have had for years and just can no longer fight; you have found ‘the one’ and want to declare your love for her to the world. Whatever your motives are, coming out as a lesbian can be painful and [...]

Coming Out in Midlife: Your First Lesbian Date

You’re 38 years old, give or take a few, you have just gone through the shock of figuring out you are a lesbian…now what? If you are in a position to meet other like-minded women and seek out a relationship, you will most certainly be thinking about dating. And you have to start somewhere—your first [...]

Religion and Homosexuality–Taking Back Your Power (Part 2)

Once you are able to separate spirituality from religion, take time to objectively examine the organization of the religion you are in. Is there a power structure involved? Most religious leaders hold some power over their members. Objectively determine how much power your leader has over your life. Do you have to consult with him [...]

Homosexuality And Religion—Taking Back Your Power (Part 1)

If you come to the realization that you are gay or lesbian, but also believe in one of the myriad of religions that condemn homosexuality, you are bound to experience serious internal conflict. Some people are able to produce a sort of mental “doublethink” to get around the problem; they subconsciously split their psyche to [...]

You’re Gay…You’re Married…It’s Thanksgiving…What Now?

A particularly difficult time for gays and lesbians in straight marriages is holiday time. These occasions highlight the great divide between obligation and desire, commitment and affair. For gays and lesbians who are in a relationship without their spouse’s knowledge, each holiday presents a definite choice that has to be made: will I spend this [...]

At Peace With Being Gay

I volunteer at a wonderful community center for gay and lesbian teens. Once a week, the kids have the opportunity to socialize, hear guest speakers and get support in a safe atmosphere. A couple of weeks ago a mom brought her son for his first visit to the center. He immediately bounded down the stairs, [...]

Ex-Gay Marriages Lead to Divorce – Barbara Leavitt

An informative video from a straight spouse who was married for 25 years before discovering her husband was gay.
If you are gay or lesbian and are in a straight marriage, see my website www.discoveringpride.com

Where Are You On The “Coming Out” Scale?

We usually think of coming out as being able to tell others in our life that we are gay or lesbian. Long before we are able to come to that point, there is a much harder coming out process that we all have to navigate…coming out to yourself. There are actually stages that have been [...]