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by Lenabean
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Abuse & Assault
Topic: I keep wanting to go back to the guy that sexually assaulted me
Replies: 2
Views: 4560

Re: I keep wanting to go back to the guy that sexually assaulted me

Hi Redleon, I'm really sorry to hear that you were sexually assaulted. It is not ok for anyone to do that to you, and it is not your fault. Some folks might try to tell you that because you chose to meet up with this guy, that it is your fault that you were assaulted. The only person who is responsi...
by Lenabean
Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Book/reading suggestions: gender and sexual identity
Replies: 2
Views: 2365

Re: Book/reading suggestions: gender and sexual identity

Hi Caathx! Other resources to check out that I can think of would be HRC, GLAAD, and PFLAG. All these groups do a lot of work around LGBTQ equality and have support and tips for allies. Links: http://www.hrc.org/resources https://www.glaad.org/publications/talkingabout http://www.straightforequality...
by Lenabean
Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: LGBT books/movies that don't end in tragedy
Replies: 25
Views: 29509

Re: LGBT books/movies that don't end in tragedy

"The Way He Looks" is an adorable Brazilian movie about some teenagers who find themselves developing friendships & feelings, which I have watched on Netflix at least twice! I highly recommend it!
by Lenabean
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: Bodies
Topic: What are the body talk norms in your family/friend group?
Replies: 4
Views: 3323

Re: What are the body talk norms in your family/friend group?

Just came back and read your post, Redskies...that line in the beginning, "When we really get down to it, a body that's simply living - even if imperfectly, even if needing some external supports to actually live - is already doing so many incredible things," is so wonderful. I'm so glad y...
by Lenabean
Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: Bodies
Topic: What are the body talk norms in your family/friend group?
Replies: 4
Views: 3323

Re: What are the body talk norms in your family/friend group?

This is such an important discussion topic! I'm wondering what others have experienced in their families, especially from a young age and growing up through puberty and beyond... In my family, my mom is constantly talking about her own body and how she is dissatisfied with it. She has done this for ...
by Lenabean
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Sexual Identity
Topic: Zero support being Bi
Replies: 17
Views: 7705

Re: Zero support being Bi

Hi Tigger, I'm sorry you are experiencing discrimination based on your sexual orientation, and it sounds like political developments in your country are not helping! In the US, sexual orientation is often discussed in political contexts, too, and is a big part of our current political landscape. How...