Coming Out to Parents: A Two-way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents"For lesbian and gay individuals, Coming Out to Parents explores the fears and uncertainties accompanying the revelations of themselves to their parents, and provides suggestions on how and when to come out, what reactions to expect, and how to deal with the awkwardness that ensues. For parents, the book guides them through the natural feelings of grief and loss and shows how understanding, compassion, and insight can lead to an even deeper love between the parent and newly liberated child." --From back cover |
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A Twoway Mirror | 1 |
Living with HIVAIDS | 200 |
The Goal and the Reward | 269 |
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