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"The decision to come out is always personal. Whether to come out and, if so, where, how, and to whom are all questions you must answer for yourself. Taking control of this process includes being aware in advance of potential ramifications so that you can act positively rather than defensively. Coming out may be one of the most difficult tasks lesbians and gay men confront in their lives, but it can also be one of the most rewarding."
"The process assumes that you have wrestled with the issue of whether or not to come out to your parents and that your decision is affirmative. The approach and suggestions offered in the following are based on the assumption that you suspect one or both of your parents will be understanding, if not supportive, given adequate time.
This pamphlet may not be helpful if you have serious reservations about their ability to cope and you suspect they could sever their relationship with you." Provided by New York City Parents, Families and friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).
Written for gay youth and young men who are questioning their sexuality, this brochure answers common questions such as, "What does it mean to be gay?", "How do I know if I'm gay?", and "Who should I tell?"
"Written by lesbian youth for lesbian youth and young women questioning their sexuality," this brochure by The Campaign to End Homophobia discusses common questions like "How do I know?" and "How do I meet People?" as well as coming out and self-esteem issues. The brochure also provides a list of printed references.
Provides information on medical issues, adoption, legal issues, and other resources.
Contains information about lesbian and gay parenting and families.
This page contains information about Whitman Walker Clinic's Black Lesbian Support Group and related links.
"Written by lesbian youth for lesbian youth and young women questioning their sexuality," this brochure by The Campaign to End Homophobia discusses common questions like "How do I know?" and "How do I meet People?" as well as coming out and self-esteem issues. The brochure also provides a list of printed references.
This page, provided by Georgetown's Health Education Services, provides links to web sites that contain information about violence against women and children, violence in the queer community, and, specifically, violence in lesbian relationships.
Provides information on medical issues, adoption, legal issues, and other resources.
A list of links, grouped by categories related to "racial"/ethnic/cultural identity and disability status.
Contains information about lesbian and gay parenting and families.
The Mautner Project provides services to lesbians with cancer, education to the lesbian commnity about cancer, education to the health care community about the special concerns of lesbians with cancer, and advocacy on lesbian health issues in national and local arenas. This site provides information about the Mautner Project programs as well as cancer and how to do a breast self-exam.
This site focuses on risk behavior, naming what behaviors are no risk, low risk, and high risk. The University of Illinois provides more info on protection from STDs.
Provided by Georgetown's Health Education Services, this page offers links, grouped by subject, to information on issues related to women's health.
DC's premier Lesbian Monthly's online site.
