W2W Resource List
BOOKS
- Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire by Lisa Diamond, Harvard University Press 2009
- Late Bloomers: Awakening to Lesbianism After 40 by Robin McKoy, iUniverse 2000
- Dear John, I Love Jane by Candace Walsh, Laura André, and Lisa Diamond, Seal Press 2010
- Switching Teams: What Coming Out Later in Life Taught Me about Love, Conquering Fear, and Embracing Change by Dawn Elizabeth Waters, Dog Ear Publishing 2015
- Lesbian Epiphanies: Women Coming Out in Later Life by Karol L. Jensen, Routledge 1999
- Married Women Who Love Women, 2nd Ed. by Carren Strock, Routledge 2008
- And Then I Met This Woman: Previously Married Women’s Journeys into Lesbian Relationships, 2nd Ed. by Barbee J. Cassingham and Sally M. O’Neil, Ph.D., 1999
- Living Two Lives: Married to a Man & In Love with a Woman, 2nd Ed. by Joanne Fleisher, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform 2012
- How To Be a Happy Lesbian: A Coming Out Guide by Tracey Stevens and Katherine Wunder, Amazing Dreams Publishing 2002
- The Straight Girls Guide to Sleeping with Chicks by Jen Sincero, Touchstone 2005
- The Joy of Lesbian Sex by Emily L. Sisley and Bertha Harris, Simon & Schuster 1978
- Sexual Intimacy for Women: A Guide for Same-Sex Couples by Glenda Corwin, Seal Press 2010
- UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin and Glennon Doyle Melton, Westminster John Knox Press 2016
- Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing: Repairing the Breach Between the Church and the LGBT Community by Kathy Baldock, Heidi Mann, Wendy Danbury, Bellamore Phillips, and Jerry Reiter, Canyonwalker Press 2014
- What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. Helminiak, Alamo Square Press 2000
WEBSITES
- autostraddle.com
Autostraddle is a serious labor of love. A group of friends wanting to start a revolution and their creation is now the world’s most popular lesbian website, with over one million unique visitors and 3.5 million views per month. - alatelifelesbianstory.com
Blog with great articles by a woman who came out late in life, also found on Huffington Post - thegavoice.com
Amazing website with tons of great info, check out the Best Bets page for local events and happenings and the Religious Organizations page – tons and tons of great info – lots of reading - georgiaequality.org
Two amazing organizations with slightly different missions – this website is a great way to get informed on legislative activities, get active and/or financially support civil rights efforts - pflagatl.com
The GA chapter of the national organization, this is a great first stop for everyone with lots of basic questions about sexuality, a FAQ section for “beginners,” support groups where EVERYONE is welcome, advocacy, education and more. Local meetings listed. - hrcatlanta.com (Human Rights Campaign)
The oldest lesbian/gay political action committee in the US, HRC addresses this country’s lesbian and gay legal and civil rights history, the status of current anti-discrimination laws in the United States and HRC’s ongoing activities to fight for equal rights. This website is Atlanta-focused. A visit to the HRC GA page indicates GA has NO anti-discrimination laws addressing sexual orientation OR gender identity. - gayborhood.com
A private website that promotes businesses and events related to gay life – local and national. Very fun website, great newsfeed/blog that covers all aspects of gay life. Recently spotted – “For ladies who love the ladies – 5 ways to up your dating game.” - LiLLY Late in Life Lesbians (FB page that requires invitation, email Andrea at latelifelesbian@gmail.com)
- projectq.us/atlanta
From the website: “ a distinct take on the news, information, events, attitudes – and the juicy dish and buzz – that impact our lives” - fetlife.com
from the website: “Like Facebook, but run by kinksters like you and me.” - southernfriedqueerpride.com
from the website: “an Atlanta-based queer and trans, arts and advocacy organization and festival celebrating the vibrant communities of the Southern United States”
DATING WEBSITES
Create a new email address that does not identify you. Use a non-identifying photo in your profile.
- autostraddle.com
- pinkcupid.com
- match.com
- elitesingles.com
- zoosk.com
- weareher.com
- ourtime.com
- blackpeoplemeet.com
- compatiblepartners.com
DATING APPS
HER
Bumble
OkCupid
Tinder
The League
Clover
Fem
Hinge
Pink Sofa
…just to get you started 🙂
COMMUNITY
- Atlantapride.org
- Trulia (real estate wesbite) ranks Avondale Estates, GA one of the 11 Most Lesbian Friendly zip codes (30002) in the US
- Meetup.com – Look for Explore by Category, then choose LGBTQ
- Atlanta Gay Christians Meetup Group (meetup.com/Atlanta-Gay-Christians/)
- Gwinnett Lesbians Meetup (meetup.com/Gwinnett-Lesbians-Meetup/)
- Eastern Gwinnett Lesbian Meetup (meetup.com/Snellville-Lesbian-Meetup/)
- Social Events for Gay & Lesbian Professionals Meetup Group (meetup.com/gaypros-223/)
- Women’s Outdoor Network (wonatlanta.com)
- Onyx Pearls Southeast Munch (meetup for women of color over 21 years of age interested in bondage/discipline/sadism/masochism; meetup.com/Onyx-Pearls-/Southeast-Munch/)
- Fox Mountain Camp and Artistic Retreat
- Atlanta Coffee Talk for LesBeans (meetup.com/Atlanta-Coffee-Talk-for-Lesbeans/)
- Fulcrum Meetup (LGBTQ support group, meetup.com/meetup-group-qoblSiYX/)
- Lesbians Off of 400 (social group for lesbians less than an hour from SR 400, meetup.com/lesbians-off-of-400)
- Monthly Gathering for Queer Folk OTP (from a personal contact, email jensaltzman@gmail.com)
- The Rush Center: A Community of Mixed Use Members
Multiple LGBT organizations – GA Equality, Atlanta Pride, Sojourn, Just Us Atl, ITLA, event meeting space
SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Hotlanta Softball League – Founded by LGBTQ community in 1981 0 over 500 teams
- Decatur Women’s Sports League – basketball, softball, bowling, volleyball, more
- Atlanta Team Tennis Association – Atlanta affiliate of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA)
- Atlanta Rollergirls
- Women’s Outdoor Network (wonatlanta.com)
- All Stripes (public group of LGBTQ and allied supporters of Atlanta United FC, allstripesatl.com)
COMMERCE
- Atlanta Lesbian and Gay Chamber of Commerce (atlantagaychamber.org)
- gayyellowpages.org
- gaypages.com
- gaylesbiandirectory.com
- Liberator Bedroom Adventure Gear (liberator.com)
- Junkman’s Daughter Alternative Department Store
- Barking Leather (adult leather clothing and accessories)
- Tokyo Valentino Erotique (sex toys and products)
NIGHT LIFE AND EXPERIENCES
- Trapeze Club (swingers’ club)
- My Sister’s Room (bar in Midtown Atlanta)
- 255 Tapas Lounge (restaurant/bar in Castleberry Hills district)
- Smith’s Olde Bar (bar with live music in Midtown)
- Joes on Juniper (bar in Midtown)
- MJQ Concourse (dance club in Virginia Highland, Wednesday nights very popular)
- Sound Table (dance club in Inman Park area)
- Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium (bar in MLK District)
- DoReMi Karaoke (Korean Karoke in Duluth)
- Mary’s (gay bar in East Atlanta)
- 1763 (bondage/discipline/sadism/masochism “dungeon” in Tucker)
- Eddie’s Attic (live music; lesbian artists draw a largely lesbian audience)
- Bellissima (facebook.com/bellissima.atlanta/ – FB page dedicated to lesbian-friendly Atlanta nightlife)
SPIRITUALITY
Please see thegavoice.com for a comprehensive listing of gay-affirming churches, synagogues, and places of worship
- Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta (Sunday talks, classes near Brookhaven)
- Center for Spiritual Living Midtown (Sunday services, meditation in Midtown)
- Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North (Sundary services, religious education, community events in Roswell)
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (Sunday services, religious education, & community events near Brookhaven)
- Unitarian Universalist Northwest Congregation (Sunday services, religious education, & community events in Sandy Springs)
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett (Sunday services, religious education, & community events in Lawrenceville)
- The Gathering Place Worship Center Atlanta (Christ-centered Sunday services, meetups, Spanish church near Brookhaven)
- Saint Mark United Methodist Church (Midtown)
- The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (downtown)
- Central Presbyterian Church (downtown)
- Congregation Bet Haverim (North Druid Hills)
- Central Congregational United Church of Christ (North Druid Hills)
- Congregation Beth Tefillah (Sandy Springs)
- Unity Atlanta (Sunday services, adult education, Peachtree Corners/Norcross)
- St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church (Toco Hills)
- The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (Candler Park)
EVENTS
- Annual Pride Festival (Atlantapride.org)
- Ladies Rock Camp/Girls Rock Camp – multi-day music workshop
- Sex Down South Conference
- Atlanta Streets Alive (bicyclists)
- Frolicon (“where nerdy meets naughty” – annual bondage/discipline/sadism/masochism event – attend anonymously)
RECOVERY
- Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org/meetingsearch
- Alcoholics Anonymous www.atlantaaa.org (look for meetings tab)
- AA/NA Galano Club (Midtown)
- AA The Triangle Club (Roswell/Sandy Springs)
- AA St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church (Toco Hills)
- AA Branan Towers (senior, subsidized living in East Atlanta)
- NA Central Presbyterian Church (downtown)
- SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) www.smartrecovery.org (Johns Creek meeting is especially LGBTQ-friendly)
- Women for Sobriety www.womenforsobriety.org
- Women’s Sobriety Book Club & Other Recovery Events (meetup.com/Womens-Sobriety-Book-Club)
To share additional resource information for this list, please email me.
And thank you!