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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog February 2009 Archive

By Kathy Belge, About.com Guide to Lesbian Life since 2003

My Girlfriend's Homophobic Family

Saturday February 28, 2009
From The Lesbian Life Forum: Hey everyone. I need some advice on what to do. I've met what I consider to be my soul-mate. I would do anything for this girl. Since ... Read More

All About Butches

Thursday February 26, 2009
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding and prejudice in the lesbian community about butches. There have been some discussions in the Lesbian Life Forum about lesbians who identify ... Read More

A Girl Named Charlie Lester - Lesbian Book Review

Wednesday February 25, 2009
A few weeks ago I heard from a reader who was so excited about a book that she read, that she wanted me to include the book on the Lesbian ... Read More

L Word 606: Did Helena Kill Jenny?

Monday February 23, 2009
It’s a baby shower for Max. Jenny is throwing a “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory” theme party for Max, because after all it is his favorite story and theme parties ... Read More

Oscar’s Gayest Night Ever

Monday February 23, 2009
First Dustin Lance Black won the Oscar for his original screenplay “Milk” about the life of slain gay politician Harvey Milk. In his speech he talked about growing up in ... Read More

Help! My Mom is Gay

Saturday February 21, 2009
From the Lesbian Life Forum I am 16. Out of nowhere my dad moved out and they tell me they are getting divorced and it turns out my mom was having ... Read More

How to Come Out To Your Husband

Friday February 20, 2009
You are married to a man and realize that you are attracted to women. The feelings aren’t going away and you realize you’re going to have to tell your husband. ... Read More

L Word 605: Did Alice Kill Jenny?

Wednesday February 18, 2009
Did Alice Kill Jenny? Alice finds out that Jenny stole her script idea and sold it for half a million bucks. Alice is pissed. She wants to kill Jenny. Get in ... Read More

Cheap Lesbian Dates

Monday February 16, 2009
Whether you’re just getting to know someone or are in a long-term relationship, dating doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. There are plenty of ways to impress a ... Read More

How do You Stay Friends with Your Ex?

Sunday February 15, 2009
From the Lesbian Life Forum: How do you forgive and possibly become friends with your ex? Especially if you were the one that was dumped. What steps need to be taken?

How to Find a Long-Term Love that Will Last

Saturday February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day. Are you single and feel like you're in a dating rut? Do all the girls you go out with dump you, cheat on you or sleep with ... Read More

Something Blue: Laws Against Gays & Lesbians

Friday February 13, 2009
As I wrote about on Tuesday, my wedding day was one of the happiest of my life. It makes me sad that, because of bans on gay marriage, others will ... Read More

Something Borrowed: Same-Sex Marriage Humor

Thursday February 12, 2009
As part of Freedom to Marry Week, I'm blogging every day on the theme Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Today I'm featuring a few "borrowed" jokes about ... Read More

Interview with Mariah Hanson from The Dinah

Thursday February 12, 2009
I'm thinking about Palm Springs right now. It's cold, gray and dreary outside my office window. The sun is probably shining in Palm Springs, California, home to the biggest lesbian ... Read More

Something New: Gay Marriage Updates

Wednesday February 11, 2009
As day two of the Freedom to Marry Blogathon, I thought I'd take this time to share a bit a news from around the country about same-sex marriage. Vermont, Maine ... Read More

Something Old: My Lesbian Wedding

Tuesday February 10, 2009
This is Freedom to Marry Week. There are many ways to get involved with the fight for marriage equality. This week people across the country are pledging to have ... Read More

L Word Recap 604: Did Max Kill Jenny?

Tuesday February 10, 2009
Schooling in Gender I cringed when Jenny told Max she was a beautiful mother, with breasts, hips and womanly curves. Jenny needs schooling in Transgender 101. Max is not a woman, ... Read More

Coming Out as Bisexual and Accepting Yourself

Monday February 9, 2009
This is Tawny's story. Tawny knew she was bisexual at 10-years-old, but it took until she was 39 to officially come out. Here's what she has to say: I was left ... Read More

Sugar Rush on Here TV

Friday February 6, 2009
A little Desperate Housewives. A little The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love. A new lesbian-themed TV show has come across the water from the UK and for ... Read More

Black Lesbians in History

Thursday February 5, 2009
February is Black History Month. Every February, I like to feature the work and lives of Black lesbians and bisexuals in history. Here are a few: Gladys Bentley was a blues ... Read More

L Word Recap 603: Is it the Economy? Everyone is losing a Job this Week.

Tuesday February 3, 2009
Tina’s in big trouble at work. Seems the negative of “The Girls” was stolen from the lab and Aaron thinks Jenny did it. Somehow that’s Tina’s problem. Tina, too, thinks ... Read More

When Should You Come Out as Bisexual?

Monday February 2, 2009
I'm a young adult bisexual and I just have a few questions about dating. I go to bars and stuff and chat but am never sure when to say "I'm ... Read More

Coming Out to Your Child

Sunday February 1, 2009
From the Lesbian Life Forum: I am a single mother of a 6 year old daughter. I am currently in a relationship with a woman (my first) and am very ... Read More
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