trying to play an unnatural role in a strictly heterosexual society would, as you have found, lead to ostracism. I would recommend that you accept your feminine nature and put it to work but find an environment in which it is acceptable. However, if you wish to continue the course you have outlined in your letter, I would suggest that you try to contact a chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, an organization of Lesbian women who can be very understanding of your problem. If you wish to know more about the organization write. to the national headquarters: Daughters of Bilitis, 165 O'Farrell St., Room 405, San Francisco 2, California.

With all good wishes,

Dear Dr. Baker,

Dr. Blanche

Only in ONE Magazine can I find some expression of my own feeling. If anyone would know just how badly I need the affection of someone, and of my own gender, it would naturally be you people at ONE. We so-called "gay" people are a lonely race; our satisfactions are generally brief and are not long-lasting. A forlorn wandering is our fate. And we are doomed to our emotions which encounter so much difficulty and frustration in being satisfied.

I have wished, as I am sure others have done, that there did or could exist a "gay" equivalent to the lonely-hearts clubs found in various papers and magazines. For who is more lonely than most gay individuals? But I realize that such a service or organization is likely to be illegal. Maybe you can offer some practical advice on how I might go about finding myself a soul-mate? I know about the gay bars but I am not one for bars or one night stands. One of the best ways of getting to know persons I think is through writing. So

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it is that I wish I had someone to write to. As it is, I am bunched into a ball of misery and don't know any-

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I am a college student attending college here and just finishing up four years toward a B.A. in Spanish. Although I am in my early twenties, it was just a week ago that I had my physical for the Army. I decided to be truthful and marked my form affirmative for "homosexual inclinations." I was rejected. But I was well satisfied with the private manner in which the matter was dealt.

I do hope to have a reply soon. Mr. P. I. E. Ohio

Dear P. I. E.,

Thanks for your kind comments regarding ONE. The chief purpose of the magazine is to help homosexuals to understand themselves and to help integrate them into society. If you were closer to Los Angeles you would find ample companionship with the members of ONE, Inc. You might be interested in contributing to the magazine for you seem to have considerable literary ability. However, to overcome your lonliness, I would suggest that you move to some city where there is a chapter of the Mattachine Society, where social activities are part of the varied program.

I am happy that you were so frank about your rejection by the Army and the discreet way in which it was handled. Many homosexuals suffer needlessly because they fear revealing the truth about themselves to Uncle Sam. Of course homosexuals must be discreet but when dealing with the Armed Forces it is far better to reveal the truth than to run the risk of being caught and "branded" with a dishonorable discharge.

Sincerely,

Dr. Blanche