Coping
with the world as a lesbian
The hard knocks
Being lesbian can be challenging sometimes, but we
do have it way better than many in our past. Acceptance of lesbians in society
has come a long way in the last twenty years, but it still has miles to go before
we are treated equally with other tax-paying citizens of the USA. When you are
young it is even harder. Employers sometimes use your energy to benefit themselves,
and this can result in lousy pay and possibly low self-esteem. The only thing
I know to do is to always be the best person you can be. Keep your dreams firmly
in your mind, pick your battles wisely, but don’t put up with too much
crap.
Things I’ve learned as a lesbian so far
The following
pages contain mottos I’ve used during my time on earth. As with the rest
of the commentary in this book, these are my opinions stemming from some hard
lessons I’ve chosen to improve who I am. They may or may not help you in
dealing with life as a lesbian, but they might give you a good start in finding
your own path.
Everyone is born with gifts. It doesn’t matter what
that gift might be, it is yours alone. It is up to you to utilize it and make
it into something successful in your life. Whether it’s being a great cook,
mom, or musician, don’t let your gift go to waste. If you don’t know
what your gift is, do things you like until you figure it out. Take art, music,
or writing classes; learn how to use a computer; train your dog how to shake or
your cat how to fetch; draw huge love letters in the sand on a beach; sit by a
lake and watch the clouds. Remember your childhood dreams of what you wanted to
be when you grew up, and see if they still make you smile. Somewhere in your life
is the clue of who you are and what you are meant to become, so be a great detective
and find out what it is.
Love the planet.
Look at nature
with new eyes. After all, the earth is our mother–the one who covers us with
beautiful skies and nighttime galaxies. Without her, our bodies would only be
stardust floating in the universe. She’s way older than we are, so respect
your elder.
There’s a lot of pollution going on right now, and
millions of acres of rain forests are being destroyed, which cuts the oxygen and
kills thousands of plant and animal species we may never see again. There’s
a hole in the earth’s aura, the ozone layer, and huge gaping cavities under
her skin from our bloodletting of oil and explosions of nuclear testing. All this
abuse could end in the earth eventually retaliating, so do what you can. Doing
something good for the earth is doing something good for yourself. Recycle everything
possible, don’t litter, and send lots of love and energy her way by enjoying
the natural beauty. Love your life here. It’s just a breath in the range
of infinity...
HOW
TO BE A HAPPY LESBIAN:
A COMING OUT GUIDE
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