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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My daughter came out.. | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My 19 year old daughter recently told her father and I. that she is gay. Her dad and I have always ... A: 1st of all, I think it's very commendable that you and your husband are being so open-minded and ... | |
| What to do..... | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Well before my ex and I broke up we were together for about a year and a half and we were engaged. A ... A: Tiffany, I have been in your shoes more than once so I def understand how difficult it can be ... | |
| My girlfriend broke up with me even though she still loves me | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I was straight until I fell in love with my best friend, who was also straight. After being best ... A: A hard lesson to learn in life is that just because two people love each other doesn't mean they ... | |
| straight girl problem | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: What to do with a straight girl who is in love with me but afraid to get involve with a girl? And by ... A: Hey K, 1st of all, what makes you think she's in love with you? And what moves is she making? It ... | |
| just some understanding | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Ugh... i met a straight girl at work and we instantly hit it off. we became extremely close friends ... A: Clearly this is a frustrating situation for you and I totally understand why. But something you ... | |
| confused.. | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old female who has always been in relationships with men but always appreciated ... A: You want the truth? Do not pursue this woman. You think you're confused now? Going after her and ... | |
| I have a crush on a straight coworker | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I am an open lesbian professional who works in the medical field. I have befriended a fellow co ... A: Danielle, Let's look at the situation for what it is and not what you want it to be. This woman ... | |
| Confused, Don't Know What to Do | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I hope i can get your point of view for my situation. I am so confused, dont know what to do. I am ... A: This situation is not nearly as complicated as you may think it is. Your feelings, ... | |
| Should I.. | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My best friend is kinda in a long distance relationship and her boyfriend and I are pretty close ... A: Hey Melissa, I understand why you would feel conflicted about who to tell and when to tell them. ... | |
| stone? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend refuses to let me go down on her and rarely lets me touch her below the belt, she ... A: Hey J, So, here's the thing...different things get different people off. Simple as that. Like you, ... | |
| How should I let her know how I feel? | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Terese, Thanks for answerng my previous question.I've been attracted to women since I was younger. ... A: Well, since you're clear on what you want, and you don't seem to be phased by the fact that you guys ... | |
| hey | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: hey. i'm 16 and i've been talking to michelle and other volunteers but i would like to talk to about ... A: Hey Z, Sounds like you're looking for a way to explain your attractions and feelings. Thing is, ... | |
| Does she want me? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I really like my co-worker. I am sexually attracted to her. I am considered hetrosexual. I've ... A: Hey Karen, This is what you have to decide before you can move on with this: Do you want to be ... | |
| hey | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: hey. i'm 16 and i've been talking to michelle and other volunteers but i would like to talk to about ... A: Hey Zoe, Well, let me just put this out there...I don't necessarily think that it's a good idea ... | |
| should i suspect something? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: this is going tobe kind of long... ok im 18 and im dating this 22 woman and we live about an hour ... A: Look, I'm going to give it to you straight: it sounds like your girlfriend is cheating. And ... | |
| Crush on colleague | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: i work in a school and have a crush on a teacher. The thing is i cant figure out if shes down or ... A: Curious, Well, in situations like these your best bet is to trust your gut. God didn't give us ... | |
| help please | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: ok soo i met this really amazing girl. and i wasnt lesbian, but she admitted to having a crush on me ... A: Hey Barbra, Listen, I'm going to be totally real with you even though you might not want to hear ... | |
| Is that really how it goes? | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I've been together with my girlfriend for 1 and a half year. Compared to longtime (like 5 or 7 ... A: Hey Laura, This is a tough one because it has less to do with you and more to do with your ... | |
| how do you know if a woman is a lesbian | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: You as a lesbian, how do you know if another woman is a lesbian just by being in a crowd? A: Hey Kim, This is a question that has plagued many lesbians! No one seems to know who "gets down" ... | |
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Terese
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Expertise
I can answer the following types of questions as they relate to the "lesbian life": sex and sexuality, dating, race/interracial relations, STDs, alcohol and substance abuse, and general lifestyle issues. Specific questions about relationships are always welcomed. I am totally open-minded to all issues/problems/concerns and every question will be treated with respect and given the best possible answer I can provide.
Experience
I've been active in the LGBTQ community for almost eight years and have always been the "go-to" person for insight and advice amongst my friends. I'm a peer educator at an HIV/AIDs non-profit organization and have been trained in many areas including, but not limited to: STD prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse, healthy sexual relationships, and lifestyle discrimination and stigmas. Training is on-going.
Publications
A couple of my articles have been published in No Labelz magazine, a new, alternative lifestyle magazine based in Atlanta, GA. Also, my first novel, That One Moment, is available now! Visit my website www.teresesmauldon.com
Education/Credentials
I am currently studying to obtain CASAC certification (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor).
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