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Expertise
Can Answer Questions about Lesbian Life: Dating, Relationships, Breakups, Cheating and Every day life. Prefer not to Respond to: Intricate Psychological Disorder questions (though I can refer readers to other resources i.e. websites/counceling for information and help on these issues). No questions with sexual content, especially from under-age readers.
Experience in the area
Worked within the domestic violence field, assisting victims to get their lives back on track; through facilitating support-groups, workshops and individual counceling. Continue to be an active member of the lesbian community, providing referals and support to fellow lesbians through church and other groups.
Organizations
FVS (domestic violence group in Florida) and various church groups.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Journalism, with heavy research concentration in Social Psychology and Human Relations. Working toward Masters.
Awards and Honors
Received commendation award for public relations work and teamwork/unity and team-leadership awards within a corporate setting.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| candice | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice. I've been ..... |
| Tj | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i wasnt saying that she couldnt confide ..... |
| Jade | 01/22/12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | Thank you! I haven't decided what to ..... |
| Elke | 09/18/11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
| Rachel | 09/15/11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Answers from Lena Torres
2011-09-16 Confused with my partner:
Dear Reader, At 30, if you make a list of what you need from a partner, it is difficult find someone who is 18 and meets all of those requirements. I am a big advocate of making the list. For instance
2011-09-13 Break up, or not?:
Dear Reader, In my experience, cheating doesn't happen because "there are too many cute girls around." It happens, because there is a void in your current relationship. Make a plan to put forth your
2011-09-12 Friends..maybe more?:
Dear Reader, One thing I recommend that folks do is, create a side-by-side list labeled 'Wants' on one column and 'Needs' on the other. Given this situation, under wants, you might write: her name
2011-07-15 What to do?:
Dear Reader, I have a heterosexual friend who I once questioned about this. I asked: Do women who are primarily interested in men, ever wonder if other female friends are romantically interested in
2011-07-09 Confused and looking for advice:
Dear Reader, A "phase" -- why stop at that? When it could be anything, from an obsessive-compulsive disorder to a desire to just be trendy. Luckily, this will not be an attempt at a diagnosis or
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