How to learn to like ourselves

''...It is important not to try to reject our feelings. If we are who we feel in our hearts, we`ll be surprised how happy we can be. And we have to see the positive sides of this fact, because it is positive to be a lesbian...''

''...This helps me interact with other people and makes me happy as I am. And I try to do everything the way it brings me inner satisfaction...''

Every person has the right to high self- esteem and inner satisfaction. All of us, regardless of our sexual orientation, are human beings. For the young woman, it is very important to build good self-esteem and satisfaction with her own being. This is difficult for the young lesbian as she is surrounded by people who believe that lesbians are sick, perverse, and doomed to live unhappy life. When society forces the lesbians to hide who they are, the young women hurt deep inside and may start drinking, taking drugs, or even attempt suicide. They can also feel very isolated, scared, depressed, especially if there is no one with whom to discuss the fact that they are lesbians. That`s why they have to learn to like themselves and to be proud of who they are.
- It helps to talk friendly and trustfully with lesbian friends.
- It helps to read books written by lesbians and discussing the problems that lesbians face.
- It helps to meet lesbians because then you discover that lesbians are natural and that they are as diverse group of people as any other social category. And that there are many lies about the lesbian community.
- It helps to tell to yourself each day: ''I`m a lesbian, and I`m proud of that!'' and to try find someone with whom to talk and who thinks that it is OK to be a lesbian.

REMEMBER!!! IT'S NORMAL AND NATURAL TO BE A LESBIAN natural to be a lesbian! As it is natural for some people to be heterosexual.

For more materials on the topic of self-acceptance, click on the links below:

	Women and their (lack of) confidence in beauty
	Acceptance of our worth