In many ways, abuse in lesbian relationships is not so different from abuse in heterosexual relationships. However, there are additional factors which may make it more difficult for lesbians to leave an abusive partner. Responding to Homophobia Homophobia can drain your energy and self-esteem. But remember, you DO have choices about how you respond. Americn History A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
Lesbian relationships tend to move very quickly.
Before you move in with your loved one, though, there are several key questions to ask yourself to make sure the experience will be a good one. On a whim, I decided to go to the Pride March on Washington in 1993. Although I'm not terribly impressed with marriage as an institution, I have come to see that denying same-sex couples marriage rights is one of the more blatant forms of discrimination. Don't Ask, Don't Tell Introduction to a series of lesbian articles, this article emphasizes the importance of speaking the realities of our lives. It is only in breaking the silence that has been imposed on lesbians and gays that we can hope to find strength in ourselves and allies in the world around us.