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About Michelle
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Expertise
I can answer/explore questions regarding: coming out; conflicts of faith for both the gay/lesbian person accepting their own sexuality as well as friends/family accepting the sexuality of someone they care about; coming out to your children; talking to your teens about being gay; coming out of a long term opposite sex marriage; history of marriage; legal recognition of same gender marriages; how ultra-conservative religious training/upbringing affects gays, lesbians, bi, trans people--especially teens; why living “out” is the hardest best thing a person can do; current dynamics of religious/political issues.

Experience
I was raised in a conservative Christian church, and still am a Christian. From my earliest memories, I always had "crushes" on girls/women, but because of my background and training, believed homosexuality was a "sin" and that I was an abomination. I believed it was a "choice" and was determined to choose heterosexuality. I married a man (claimed to be a Christian, ended up being abusive), had three kids, and was married for 20 years. I attended a Christian college (had devastating crushes there) and at the age of 26 started writing and speaking for Christian groups across the United States and Canada. After fifteen years of teaching others to "remove the masks" I finally peeled away my last mask. I lost my church, my oldest friend, my career, and quite a few people I trusted and loved--but I gained my soul. You can't fool God. I used my experience and twenty-five years of biblical studies to understand how scriptures have been misused. I am now married to a woman (seven years) and active in the gay/lesbian community. I have made myself an expert on same gender marriage issues and legal cases. I am very active in local, state, and national politics

Organizations
HRC Equal Rights Washington Legal Marriage Alliance PFLAG

Publications
AGLOW Western Horseman Publisher's Weekly Two books and hundreds of articles for Christian publishers

Education/Credentials
2.5 years undergraduate 25 years professional writer/speaker (fifteen for religious publishers) 10 years of seminars & workshops

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Michelle 
In Category  Gay/Lesbian Issues

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Depressed and Confused8/7/2008
  Q: I am not sure where to begin, other than the fact that I am feeling very down. It could be a number ...
  A: sorry I didn't answer sooner, I was out sick last week. Thanks for writing to me. You are in a ...
Bumping into my ex is self torture8/5/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I split up nearly 3 months ago. I caught her texting someone else and she finally ...
  A: you are welcome. I think our head usually does know...or maybe it is the gut...but the heart has a ...
Bumping into my ex is self torture8/1/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I split up nearly 3 months ago. I caught her texting someone else and she finally ...
  A: .. thanks for writing to me. Yes, first and foremost, yes, you are being too hard on yourself. ...
is my husband gay?7/26/2008
  Q: I don't know what to do about my feeling about my husband being gay..when I confront him about it he ...
  A: I'm sorry you are going through this. It sounds like both of you are having a really hard time. I ...
Best Way to come out to VERY christian mother.7/24/2008
  Q: I'm a 47 female, leaving a 28 year marriage and moving in with another woman. NOt really leaving ...
  A: Yes, you are right, it will be perceived as you leaving the marriage for the other woman. It is the ...
i love my wife but she thinks she is gay7/24/2008
  Q: I love my wife with all my heart we have been split up for six months she had a gay affair and left, ...
  A: John, I am so sorry for all that you are going through. This has got to be the most excruciating ...
Gay Bathhouse7/21/2008
  Q: I'm considering getting a Gay Massage and was wondering if they are legit. If so, what is the best ...
  A: I will start off by admitting that I really have no experience or knowledge of gay bathhouses, or ...
My brother is gay / bosexual. Any tips?7/18/2008
  Q: Around 24 hours ago my younger brother (22) came out of the closet. My family and i always had some ...
  A: Keep in mind that for your brother, your dad crying like a baby IS a traumatic reaction. It might ...
My Friend's Son Threatened Suicide7/18/2008
  Q: I have a co-worker friend of mine that has an 18 year old son who lives at home with her. A few ...
  A: Honestly, Renee...ANY TIME. I really hope the opportunity arises for him to spend time with you and ...
My brother is gay / bosexual. Any tips?7/17/2008
  Q: Around 24 hours ago my younger brother (22) came out of the closet. My family and i always had some ...
  A: Mike, I cannot tell you how much I love getting a letter like yours...to know there are people out ...
My Friend's Son Threatened Suicide7/17/2008
  Q: I have a co-worker friend of mine that has an 18 year old son who lives at home with her. A few ...
  A: I can definitely tell you that you are taking the right approach right now...in terms of sifting ...
My Friend's Son Threatened Suicide7/16/2008
  Q: I have a co-worker friend of mine that has an 18 year old son who lives at home with her. A few ...
  A: I think of all the questions I have gotten since I started on this site, this may well be the ...
Bisexual male in a heterosexual marriage7/14/2008
  Q: I am a 41 year old male currently married to a heterosexual woman...recently my bisexality has come ...
  A: I wish I had an easy answer for you, but there really isn't one. No hypnotherapy or anything like ...
He made me feel like a bad person7/8/2008
  Q: I really need someone to talk to. I am a 26 year old bisexual woman. I was in a romantic ...
  A: I've enjoyed the discussion as well, Melanie, and am delighted to hear your strength coming back so ...
He made me feel like a bad person7/7/2008
  Q: I really need someone to talk to. I am a 26 year old bisexual woman. I was in a romantic ...
  A: I don't mind a follow up question at all, Melanie, please write as many as you want. You are not ...
My girlfriend is not a lesbian7/7/2008
  Q: Michelle. My name's Lisa. I'm not sure where to start, and I apologize in advance if this isn't ...
  A: .. I'm not surprised she feels completely alone, she is in a really tough spot. Our strange ...
wife7/5/2008
  Q: how do I tell if my wife of 23 years has turned gay we have seperated for 7 years my 17 year old son ...
  A: ..it is a pretty broad question to answer without any more information than what I have...but let's ...
He made me feel like a bad person7/4/2008
  Q: I really need someone to talk to. I am a 26 year old bisexual woman. I was in a romantic ...
  A: Melanie, Melanie, Melanie...where do I even start? I can't reach out and give you a hug, because we ...
Bisexual question6/29/2008
  Q: I am a 22 yr old woman who has been bi since i was 10 (didnt know what bi was at 10). I have always ...
  A: I would say that from reading your email you are actually looking for other people who enjoy and ...
heyy6/26/2008
  Q: ok this may seem kind of weird.. but i need help REALLY bad! anyways 3 yrs ago i worked with this ...
  A: no, it doesn't seem weird at all to me. I think this happens a lot...and I think it probably ...
respecting my partner in public6/19/2008
  Q: I have been in my relationship for about 5 years now. My partner and I have had some difficult ...
  A: LOL, no, but thank you, I am not a certified counselor...just someone who has "been there." I don't ...
respecting my partner in public6/18/2008
  Q: I have been in my relationship for about 5 years now. My partner and I have had some difficult ...
  A: welcome to the closet door. Yes, you can go to counseling, and while I am a firm believer in ...
i have to stop6/10/2008
  Q: I'm Amanda, and I am 14yrs. old. I am lesbian/bi (i haven't figured that out yet) but i don't want ...
  A: That is very normal and natural. Keep in mind that human beings' minds are trainable. We think, ...
i have to stop6/10/2008
  Q: I'm Amanda, and I am 14yrs. old. I am lesbian/bi (i haven't figured that out yet) but i don't want ...
  A: Let's start with "I don't know if I am lesbian or bisexual." Let's just throw one more into the ...
I am a lesbian with a boyfriend.6/6/2008
  Q: I am a 22 year old female, have been in love with women eversince I remember having my first ...
  A: Let's start with "Is it possible?" Yes, absolutely. For one thing, sexuality is more of a ...
Choose God or Life?6/5/2008
  Q: I actually wrote yesterday but I've since spent the entire day reading your previous answers. In ...
  A: Okay, now we are really getting into some funny territory. You would not believe how many times I ...
Choose God or Life?6/4/2008
  Q: I actually wrote yesterday but I've since spent the entire day reading your previous answers. In ...
  A: You and I could be twins separated at birth. I carried my "living bible" to school. Even in ...
Choose God or Life?6/3/2008
  Q: I actually wrote yesterday but I've since spent the entire day reading your previous answers. In ...
  A: I did see the feedback you left with your response to the first letter I sent you so I know that you ...
just....thinking...6/2/2008
  Q: I think I may just be analyzing my actions too much, but I can't stop thinking about stuff. Ever ...
  A: It sounds to me like you are a warm and loving and generous person. I think it is good that you are ...
am i gay?5/26/2008
  Q: once i had a sleepover at my freinds and we had to share the same bed my freind asked if he culd ...
  A: ..first, let me say this and I hope you can hear me on it. You are not a "sicko"...the most normal ...
Really confused???4/16/2008
  Q: hey, I'm 15 and i have alot on my mind. A couple of weeks ago i finally confessed to this girl that ...
  A: ..I think that both things are very possible...that she really may have liked you or that she was ...
How do I tell people I'm gay?4/16/2008
  Q: and now I want to know how to tell my brothers and sister. I think they might know I'm gay already ...
  A: Coming out is rarely a one time thing, so you kind of resign yourself to coming out again and again ...
Is my brother gay?4/16/2008
  Q: For a few years now me and my other two brothers have been wondering if our other brother is gay, ...
  A: I'll start off by saying that you are already doing one of the biggest and best things to help him ...
Mom won't talk4/14/2008
  Q: I'm a 19 year old junior college student in Kansas. I'm still living at home with my parents and ...
  A: I think that if she is going to come around, it is going to take some time. Unfortunately Frank, in ...
My boyfriends bisexual4/12/2008
  Q: I recently found your website after googling 'my boyfriend is bisexual' in the search engine. I feel ...
  A: ..I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. Here is the good news. You are smart and aware ...
i am bi4/10/2008
  Q: hey well yea am bi an tryin to ask diz chicc out how do i do this oh an how do i tell my mom wit out ...
  A: On mom...unfortunately, Daniela, there ARE parents out there who have kicked out their kids for ...
horniness4/9/2008
  Q: Well i kinda have a lot to say. But ok so I am a very horny person well i think i am. I dont like to ...
  A: let's start with the why...pretty normal, and yes, the thoughts and attractions and responses are ...
i am bi4/7/2008
  Q: hey well yea am bi an tryin to ask diz chicc out how do i do this oh an how do i tell my mom wit out ...
  A: ..kinda long-winded, aren't ya? LOL Okay, well, with little information to go on I can only give ...
Boyfriend caught on gay chat site.3/27/2008
  Q: This is still a fresh wound for me, but here it goes. I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years. We ...
  A: ..I have to start off by saying I am so sorry you are going through this. You have a lot more ...
Gay love3/16/2008
  Q: I’m a 23-year-old guy and I’m writing about my situation – I’m gay, but not out to anybody, except ...
  A: ..so many questions, so little time. Let's start with the "sell-date" question. The answer is ...
Self Acceptance Of Coming Out Lesbian3/12/2008
  Q: I recently came out fully to my family. I have considered myself bisexual for many years, they ...
  A: Actually, believe it or not, you don't sound all that confused to me...you sound like someone who is ...
social work3/10/2008
  Q: what would charcterize societal response to your sexual orientation as a gay lesbian person
  A: I couldn't characterize it one certain way for all of society...our society is divided on how it ...
My boyfriend cheated on me with a man3/7/2008
  Q: My boyfriend of three years cheated on me with a man. We were celebrating a lesbian couples ...
  A: I will start Tamara, with saying that you obviously have an amazing heart AND head. You seem to be ...
MY GF Is In Denial3/6/2008
  Q: I was in lesbian relationship for 2 1/2 years with someone who said they were not comfortable with ...
  A: You can do more one last things, it's okay...I promise! :) I think the thing to try to keep in ...
MY GF Is In Denial3/6/2008
  Q: I was in lesbian relationship for 2 1/2 years with someone who said they were not comfortable with ...
  A: I think your gut is leading you pretty clearly on this, and that isn't where your heart really wants ...
MY GF Is In Denial3/6/2008
  Q: I was in lesbian relationship for 2 1/2 years with someone who said they were not comfortable with ...
  A: I think it is a lot more than her not being out, but I do think that had something to do with a lot ...
MY GF Is In Denial3/4/2008
  Q: I was in lesbian relationship for 2 1/2 years with someone who said they were not comfortable with ...
  A: Oh AMG, I wish I could say that it doesn't happen often, but it does. There are so many people out ...
Interview3/1/2008
  Q: It said I had too many follow up questions, so I had to start another. I suppose I only have a few ...
  A: I'm back! Yes, A. Michelle is fine. Okay...Should DADT ban be modified, removed, etc. ABsolutely! ...
GLBT2/22/2008
  Q: My question is rather odd for you I'm sure. I'm actually doing a paper for my college class about ...
  A: I figured that... :) I think that if marriages are legally recognized (with full faith and credit ...
How do you know2/19/2008
  Q: I am not sure how to define myself. If I look at a Playboy type picture of a naked woman, I can ...
  A: Well, :) um, confused...I find myself confused a little bit myself. You identify yourself as ...
GLBT2/18/2008
  Q: My question is rather odd for you I'm sure. I'm actually doing a paper for my college class about ...
  A: You are most welcome. I believe that the right to marry is for everyone. Under our laws and our ...
Going to visit my girlfriend2/18/2008
  Q: I asked a question about a month ago, maybe a bit further back. I don't remember who it was that I ...
  A: yep, that was me...I remember the letter you wrote to me. Wow...tough questions. If I remember ...
My best friend says he loves me2/12/2008
  Q: An old friend of mine I have known for years has just told me he is gay and he loves me. He says he ...
  A: I would start by saying he isn't acting like a "girl friend" would act towards you, he is acting ...
marriage in canada2/11/2008
  Q: First of all, I would like to say that I just found this site; and I really enjoyed reading your ...
  A: I should, my partner keeps telling me to get back to writing books and articles, and deep down I ...
I think my husband is gay2/6/2008
  Q: After 5 years of a "difficult" marriage, umteenth sessions with my psychologist about why I am so ...
  A: I don't know if I would say he is a victim of abuse, depending on what they did to really "coerce" ...
marriage in canada2/6/2008
  Q: First of all, I would like to say that I just found this site; and I really enjoyed reading your ...
  A: I do appreciate it. I've enjoyed working with so many different people here, it has been good for ...
What should i do?1/26/2008
  Q: I love her and I want to marry her, but for the longest time I have been interested in men. I know I ...
  A: ..thanks for writing. Joe, I don't often say this to someone, but I think I have to in your case. ...
My wife and I...1/26/2008
  Q: Michelle. It's Bill again. I know you haven't even had time to respond to my follow up yet, but ...
  A: ..when will it get easier? I don't know if "easier" is the right word. She has had a little longer ...
My wife...1/24/2008
  Q: I am a 32 y/o man married to a 33 y/o woman. we have three children. I am absolutely and ...
  A: Any time at all Bill. Please keep writing as often as you like, as you need. You are both going to ...
Is my husband gay?1/22/2008
  Q: I married my boyfriend of two years recently. Til now, I had never had any inclination of perhaps ...
  A: ..I think that until he gives you reason to believe otherwise, you take him at his word. It is ...
My wife...1/20/2008
  Q: I am a 32 y/o man married to a 33 y/o woman. we have three children. I am absolutely and ...
  A: Bill, you very clearly are a man, a person, who loves very deeply, compassionately, completely. ...
Ex-boyfriend is homosexual but won't leave me alone. HELP1/13/2008
  Q: I will try to make this as concise and to-the-point as possible. My ex- boyfriend left me a year ...
  A: This sounds like such a hard situation. It sounds like someone you genuinely care about, but to be ...
ahhh!1/7/2008
  Q: im 15 years old, and im not sure whether or not im bisexual, or a lesbian...i think about girls and ...
  A: ..this is a pretty tough one. I don't think there is anything "wrong" with you at all, except that ...
whats wrong with me1/7/2008
  Q: ) im having a HUGE problem...i date guys, and recently ive noticed tht im more into woman and i ...
  A: I don't know that it sounds like anything at all is wrong with you. For one, many, many, many ...
Help i just dont know. Im i gay1/3/2008
  Q: I already know thre is no definitive answear but please bear with me. Im a 24 year old male and been ...
  A: Oh David... David, is there any way you can get some counseling for you and your wife? What I am ...
is my boy friend bi or just a pervert1/3/2008
  Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 5+ years now. It all started a bout 2 years ago when I bought a ...
  A: It doesn't sound to me like he is just viewing with no intention of following up if he is listing ...
Bible1/2/2008
  Q: I am a sixteen year old girl, still living under her parents roof. My parents are both devout ...
  A: ..I'm glad you wrote back. There is so much here that I don't know where to begin. There is a part ...
is my boy friend bi or just a pervert1/2/2008
  Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 5+ years now. It all started a bout 2 years ago when I bought a ...
  A: ..I'm sorry you are going through all of this. It is pretty difficult for someone else (other than ...
he lost interest I didnt know why and now he says he isnt sure if he is into men?1/2/2008
  Q: My ex fiance and I began having problems in August. I noticed because he didn't appear to be ...
  A: Oh, Jess. I feel so bad for you...the hurt you are going through right now is palpable. It ...
Bible1/1/2008
  Q: I am a sixteen year old girl, still living under her parents roof. My parents are both devout ...
  A: ..thanks for writing to me, it sounds like you really live in a difficult situation. Maryanne, some ...
Is this true?!1/1/2008
  Q: My question is regarding whether or not one can actually face criminal charges and be prosecuted for ...
  A: no, I never mind followup questions or comments. And yes, it is EXTREMELY unjust both here and ...
Is this true?!12/31/2007
  Q: My question is regarding whether or not one can actually face criminal charges and be prosecuted for ...
  A: .. It was true for several states in the United States (you don't mention where you are from) up ...
Lesbian Relationship12/29/2007
  Q: I am a 23 year old mother and I date a 26 year old woman. After my husband and I split apart I ...
  A: ..I am so sorry you are going through all of this. And sure, medication can help, but she is ...
IS MY FIANCE GAY12/29/2007
  Q: MY FIANCE AND HIS EX WIFE LIVED TOGETHER FOR 13 YEARS. HE MOVED OUT 3X TO FIND HIMSELF AND ALTHOUGH ...
  A: I think I would start off by saying that gay or straight, this guy is a jerk. He is self-centered, ...
Gay marriage12/18/2007
  Q: I am a bisexual woman in my twenties, who is currently involved in a relationship with a man. He is ...
  A: You are asking about THE most common arguments made against legal recognition of same gender ...
Confused?12/8/2007
  Q: I'm 18 years old and I've been in a state of confusion about my sexuality since I was 14 which leads ...
  A: You are in that very tough transition time of figuring yourself out and that's okay. In fact, it ...
Women!11/30/2007
  Q: Unless a person is blatant, blunt and aggressive, I find it nearly impossible to decipher if a ...
  A: LOL, I love that! Making fruity friends. That's a good one. In fact, it is so good that I ...
My girlfriend is Bi and wants to experiment11/27/2007
  Q: Hey there, my girlfriend and myself have been in a serious relationship for 3 years now (and living ...
  A: ..I'm sorry you are both going through this...it is hard for both of you. What a wonderful heart ...
Guilt and shame11/19/2007
  Q: I am a 25 year old openly bisexual woman, currently in a relationship with a man. I was raised Roman ...
  A: ..I can't tell you how much I could relate, or used to relate to what you are going through. Keep ...
Why is it so hard to tell my mum im a lesbian?11/19/2007
  Q: I am 22 yrs old and finding it really hard telling my mum im a lesbian. The worst thing is, i know ...
  A: I am not surprised it is so hard. I think it is absolutely normal. Even if in your head you think ...
Bi-curious wife - will it affect our marriage?11/8/2007
  Q: My wife and I went to a friend's house where I was asked If I would be against this girl kissing my ...
  A: I know that couldn't have been an easy decision to make, and I am sincerely touched that you even ...
am i?11/6/2007
  Q: am i bisexual? the things is,i am 17,i think i am in love with this girl,have been for about a year ...
  A: well, the thing is, as a male, you are naturally stimulated by a LOT of different things, and fairly ...
Bi-curious wife - will it affect our marriage?11/6/2007
  Q: My wife and I went to a friend's house where I was asked If I would be against this girl kissing my ...
  A: .. I'm going to go with the question you ask in the subject heading...will it affect our marriage. ...
expressing my feelings11/6/2007
  Q: I don't really know him but when i first saw him we would give each other looks and keep walking ...
  A: Hmmmm....that does make it harder, doesn't it? Probably the best way would be to be in the right ...
am i?11/4/2007
  Q: am i bisexual? the things is,i am 17,i think i am in love with this girl,have been for about a year ...
  A: Well, trust me, from personal experience, our sexuality is not influenced by what we WANT to be...it ...
expressing my feelings11/3/2007
  Q: I don't really know him but when i first saw him we would give each other looks and keep walking ...
  A: this is probably one of the toughest things for a high school student that is gay. While all the ...
bisexual wife11/2/2007
  Q: I still love my wife of 15 years, but she has reently told me she is bisexual and has felt this way ...
  A: I am so sorry. This has to be so hard for you. I have a site for you to check out and see if it ...
bisexual wife11/1/2007
  Q: I still love my wife of 15 years, but she has reently told me she is bisexual and has felt this way ...
  A: lain, thanks for writing to me. You say your wife told you she is bisexual, but you don't say if ...
is my wife gay?10/28/2007
  Q: My wife and I have been married for 9 years and have 4 kids. She always said she was bi-curious, now ...
  A: I am sorry you are going through this. I think your wife has several issues going, the least of ...
i think im a lesbian and now im in trouble10/24/2007
  Q: i like girls way more than guys but i like guys also but i dont feel comfortable dating ...
  A: I'm sorry it is under such painful circumstances... It isn't unusual, if you are a lesbian, to feel ...
am i bisexual10/19/2007
  Q: am i gay or bisexual? i am 20 years old i cant get these thoughts out of my head about what it would ...
  A: it sounds like you are having a hard time, and I'm sorry about that. Let me start by saying that I ...
Friend might not be straight10/5/2007
  Q: I am a 26 year old gay man and live with my 22 year old best friend. We are really close and he is ...
  A: It wasn't long and rambling at all, it was helpful to have the information and background. It IS ...
Sexuallity??10/5/2007
  Q: i am a 16 year old male and i am a late bloomer very late. bout 5 years ago i had thoughts telling ...
  A: ..this stuff can be VERY confusing, whether you are 16 or 60. The good news, J, is that you ...
Am I Gay?10/2/2007
  Q: Ok, i know its a thing about you have to know yourself but Im confused!Up until now,I have thought ...
  A: the first thing I would tell you is that you don't have to "decide" if you are gay or straight at ...
My Fiancee and her exs name9/28/2007
  Q: Recently I just got my fiancee back we had broken up because I guess I was being an asshole. Now ...
  A: I think you have a very legitimate concern, Angel. A legitimate feeling. Her "why the hell" ...
My Fiancee and her exs name9/28/2007
  Q: Recently I just got my fiancee back we had broken up because I guess I was being an asshole. Now ...
  A: I would say that both of you need to take a very serious look at your relationship and how you ...
Massage9/28/2007
  Q: I was wondering if it was against the law to receive an erotic massage by trained and licensed men. ...
  A: this one is definitely outside my knowledge or expertise, and I do NOT want to give you advice that ...
My Fiancee and her exs name9/28/2007
  Q: Recently I just got my fiancee back we had broken up because I guess I was being an asshole. Now ...
  A: .. That is a tough one. I can understand your feelings, I think in a lot of ways I would feel the ...
26 and straight... I think9/21/2007
  Q: I guess my problem is for the job of a regular councilor, but for the last 5 years I have been ...
  A: first of all yes, I agree with you that it would be good for you to talk to a counselor. Mainly to ...
dealing with ex9/18/2007
  Q: I need to know how to handle a situation about my partner's ex. This is a woman she was with over 25 ...
  A: all of this really helps to paint a picture. You kind of put your finger on it when you said that ...
dealing with ex9/18/2007
  Q: I need to know how to handle a situation about my partner's ex. This is a woman she was with over 25 ...
  A: and I am glad it helped...and the additional information actually makes all the more sense to me ...
dealing with ex9/18/2007
  Q: I need to know how to handle a situation about my partner's ex. This is a woman she was with over 25 ...
  A: I am going to hazard a guess...does this ex have a "religious" background? Whether or not she is ...
My husband is gay, and in denial9/13/2007
  Q: About 2 years ago, I found a text message on my husbands phone, about a meeting he was going to have ...
  A: ..wow. I read your letter and knew that if it hit me in the gut like it did, I can only imagine ...
confused9/13/2007
  Q: ever since i was little ive had crushes on girls (never guys) Now Im 18 and i am still in high ...
  A: First off, let's take some pressure off. At 18 you really do not have to have all of this "figured ...
Break up after 4 1/2 yrs8/22/2007
  Q: I met my ex online 4 1/2 years ago.....and feel so deeply for her that I moved from TN to NY to be ...
  A: ..my heart just twisted and ached as I read through your letter. I often wonder why some people go ...
my husband is addicted to porn....7/12/2007
  Q: I beleive that my husband is bi-sexual due to his large collection of transexual porn. He has been ...
  A: I think you should follow your own gut on this. It sounds like you have him pretty well figured ...
Should I tell my fiance that I have had homosexual experiences in the past?7/2/2007
  Q: I'm 26 years old and am engaged to be married to the woman I love more than anything in the world. ...
  A: Given the extra information, maybe the thing to do is be open to telling her. Jay it sounds to me ...
Should I tell my fiance that I have had homosexual experiences in the past?7/2/2007
  Q: I'm 26 years old and am engaged to be married to the woman I love more than anything in the world. ...
  A: Jay, I have reread your letter a couple of times to really absorb and think through what you are ...
response to your response...7/1/2007
  Q: Actually, your letter helped more than you realize. You said a lot of things that haven't been ...
  A: And I have to tell you, I think you are 100% on track. My partner once told me in the beginning of ...
i think my boyfriend is either gay or bi.6/30/2007
  Q: Ok ill start from the beginning, i met lewis in march 05 when i was 18, im now 20. he was also 18. ...
  A: ...wow...you have really been through the ringer. Tara, I would love to tell you that you can get ...
Is my boyfriend gay?6/16/2007
  Q: I have been with my boyfriend for almost two years.He is very nice and we have a great ...
  A: ..thanks for writing to me. I think it is a good thing to be cautious, and it sounds like you are ...
i hate lying6/12/2007
  Q: but im not sure if i should come out to everybody and also i don't know that everybody would except ...
  A: One thing you need to know is that as soon as you tell one person, be prepared for the likely ...
i hate lying6/12/2007
  Q: but im not sure if i should come out to everybody and also i don't know that everybody would except ...
  A: ..thanks for writing... Coming out is so different for everyone...if, when, how...it depends on ...
Is my fiance gay?6/4/2007
  Q: I really need help! My fiance and I have been together for 3 1/2 years. In the past 6 months we've ...
  A: this is a pretty tough one...and it sounds like you have some deep thinking and a lot of talking to ...
my christian girlfriend6/4/2007
  Q: I am writing this in hopes that you could maybe point me in some sort of direction because right now ...
  A: I can't tell you how familiar your story sounds, and how much I understand the ache that both of you ...
Societal stigmas5/16/2007
  Q: Im sory this question is not directly related to your area of expertise... but... I was wishing to ...
  A: I'm not sure who you were aiming this question for, but I thought I would just throw out my personal ...
In love with my Ex's girlfriend who loves me back5/13/2007
  Q: Okay, I went out with this guy for a year or so. We had a very serious relationship. I traveled ...
  A: ..I am kind of partial to that name, it was the screen name my partner went by for years. This is ...
daughter's acceptance4/17/2007
  Q: I have just entered my first relationship with a woman and my daughter is not accepting or handling ...
  A: Well, Wendy, let's start by tying on the hiking boots...because just being honest and realistic, you ...
Lesbian/Bi4/12/2007
  Q: I am in my second marriage to a man but have had monogomous long term relationships with both sexes. ...
  A: and I'm sorry you are going through this. It is very painful, I know, and unfortunately the answers ...
what's wrong4/11/2007
  Q: Like a lot of people I began to come to the realization of my sexual orientation in my late teens. ...
  A: ..I'm hoping that some of what I am going to say is going to put your mind to rest at least on this ...
should i even think about this?3/9/2007
  Q: Hey Michelle, so I've been doing good with my breakup 9 (meaning not stressing or calling her. She ...
  A: I think that a lot of people only know what they want to know, and also that there are people that ...
gay or bi?2/27/2007
  Q: I am just after some advice and opinions from people who know a bit more than me! lol. I know ...
  A: ..thanks for writing. Getting other perspectives is always good, no matter what the question. I ...
hi2/22/2007
  Q: I really want to tell you something today. It's something very embarrassing that happened to me. ...
  A: Prashanth, I hope you are doing well...in everything else...sorry to hear about this new problem. ...
Tough living situation2/19/2007
  Q: I've been friends with this girl for about a year and 4 months now and we have always been really ...
  A: .. The situation you describe is so painfully familiar. I wish I could find something to say that ...
ex-girlfriend2/13/2007
  Q: Michele thank you for writing back and you have wrote what i have been feeling. now here is ...
  A: See, Josie, you didn't need me at all! You have this girl so figured out, it probably surprised ...
SHE STILL HAS A BOYFRIEND2/13/2007
  Q: ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR A YEAR AND WHEN I MET HER SHE HAD A BOY FRIEND ( WE WERE ...
  A: .. This is a pretty tough spot, I think, because it makes you kind of the "bad" person in a ...
ex-girlfriend2/9/2007
  Q: i haven't seen my ex- girlfriend for about 5 years now she is back in my life with now twins [boys] ...
  A: I don't even know where to begin...you have so many things going on in all of this that my heart ...
EVERYTHING2/6/2007
  Q: I am a 33 yr old mother of 2 children. I just ended an 11 yr abusive opposite sex relationship less ...
  A: I wasn't sure if you still wanted to talk about this...because of your second email...but I am sure ...
Age gap a problem?1/19/2007
  Q: I'm 18, but still in the closet. I just have a question regarding age gaps. In school I'm what is ...
  A: .. First, have a seat and hang on tight, because you may not like the answer I have for you. RUN, ...
What to do or say12/5/2006
  Q: Well I'm not sure if I want to lose her. I rather hold to what I have cause the sex stage has ...
  A: Believe me, Selena, I understand about wanting to hold onto what you have, and all of the feelings ...
What to do or say12/4/2006
  Q: I'm 15 and I'm a sophomore in high school and she is 19 and a junior-senior in high school. We both ...
  A: Well, here is where I have to admit to the mom in me coming out, so bear with me and understand that ...
What to do or say12/3/2006
  Q: I'm bisexual and I haven't told my mom yet but because she is against all of the gay community ...
  A: Let's start with you first, if that's okay. You don't tell me your age, but you indicate that you ...
follow up11/14/2006
  Q: MIchelle, Thanks for the info...I will definately explore the website for the paperwork you ...
  A: Diane, picture me on my desk doing a happy dance! That is SOOOO cool! You are amazing! I'm ...
follow up11/10/2006
  Q: Just wanted you to know that I went in today, armed with my marriage license and a copy of the NM ...
  A: WOW! GOOD FOR YOU! This is great! Okay, I would next contact the NCLR. They take cases and work ...
recognizing marriage in NM11/6/2006
  Q: Last summer, My girlfriend (then, now wife) traveled to Canada and got married. Our marriage ...
  A: First of all, I was born in New Mexico and my partner's name is Diane...so this is kismet I guess. ...
friends? or more?11/6/2006
  Q: i like this girl in my 2nd hour class and i really wanna become her friend but the thing is that we ...
  A: ..it isn't unusual to be drawn to someone like that, and you seem to be young enough yet that you ...
My boyfriend thinks he might be gay11/4/2006
  Q: I've got a bit of a problem and I would really appreciate it if you could give me some advise. ...
  A: first and foremost, I am ALWAYS happy to give someone the chance to connect with another soul (mine) ...
i need help10/24/2006
  Q: i am in a relationship with a girl but i often find myself perving on guys
  A: I hope I can help you. First of all, how old are you? You say you are "young" and I would take ...
is my partner gay10/22/2006
  Q: i have been with my partner for 8 years and we have 2 children. when we started going out people ...
  A: ..I am sorry you are going through all of this... I guess I would start off here by saying that ...
me and my girlfriend relationship10/18/2006
  Q: well me and my lady have the same issues with our family they wont accept us for who we are and if ...
  A: ..it is a tough question, isn't it? No easy answers, I'm afraid. I have found that for me, for my ...
being torn apart9/20/2006
  Q: i need help im a 22 year old female and im openly gay not long ago i meet a chick that playes in the ...
  A: .. Boy, I can see why you are torn apart. I think you definitely have the right red flags going ...
marriage9/7/2006
  Q: I've been married for almost 7 years and have 2 children. my husband and I have had a bad situation ...
  A: .. I am so so sorry you are going through this. It is so hard. First of all, know this...even IF ...
Bi9/6/2006
  Q: I know that alot of people talk about being straight but etc. and alot of feedback is given that oh ...
  A: What an interesting question! Well James...I believe, as most scientists and behavioral ...
Am I bi?9/3/2006
  Q: I am 23 now. When I was 13, in an all girls boarding school, I messed around with this one girl ...
  A: ..I didn't realize that they were doing the question pools until yesterday, but I am sure someone ...
Relationship8/23/2006
  Q: I really don't know what my questions are, all I know is that I met a man that I love very deeply. ...
  A: Believe it or not, I have found that one of the keys to a very solid relationship is to first ...
My boyfriend might be bisexual8/3/2006
  Q: Michelle, I have to thank you for your tremendously helpful response. I definitely need some more ...
  A: I'm so glad that my letter helped in some ways. I think no matter what you decide to do, it's going ...

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