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Expertise
Can Answer Questions about Lesbian Life: Dating, Relationships, Breakups, Cheating and Every day Co-habitation. Prefer not to Respond to: Intricate Psychological Disorder questions (though I can refer to other resources i.e. websites/counceling for information and help)
Experience in the area
Worked for 5 years 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
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| Abbey | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That's always something touchy about your answers ..... |
| Callie | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You're right about focusing on myself. I ..... |
| Linda | 10/27/09 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
| confused girlfriend | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | I found this expert really helpful. I'd ..... |
| SAmantha | 10/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Lena Torres
2009-11-02 What to do next?:
Dear Next, She has spoken, when she said: "she can't do this anymore.. I (you) haven't done anything wrong but she's not the type of friend I (you)need." Assume she has made up her mind. You have
2009-10-27 I don't understand myself.:
Dear Understand, You may have a touch of internalized homophobia -- It's possible. A condition that is sure to dissipate in time, as you become more comfortable with yourself and acclimate to being
2009-10-25 Needing to vent:
Dear Needing, Your statement about yourself: "I use to but I let it go because I didnt know how she felt," stands out, more than any other statement in your letter. Your feelings are your feelings
2009-10-23 Do you think I'm bi?:
Dear DoYou, No, I don't think you're crazy for thinking something could happen between you just based on the examples you've given me. I've certainly seen a lot more happen, born of much lesser signs
2009-10-05 Lost:
Dear Lost, Yes, I can help you. But first, in order to receive "help" you must believe that the person giving the help is genuinely intending to help you and has nothing to gain by doing otherwise
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