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No matter who we are or where we come from, we all play on the same playground. There are certain collective societal messages we hear growing up that we either consciously or subconsciously believe. As a result, we develop certain belief systems from which we operate our lives. Chris Tompkins’ Raising LGBTQ Allies sheds light on the deeper, multi-faceted layers of homophobia. It opens up a conversation with parents around the possibility they may have an LGBTQ child and shows how heteronormativity can be harmful if not addressed clearly and early.

People have been telling their love stories for thousands of years. It is the greatest common human experience. And yet, love stories coach us to believe that love is selective, somehow, that it can be boxed in and easily defined. This is a collection of eleven remarkable essays that widen the...

People have been telling their love stories for thousands of years. It is the greatest common human experience. And yet, love stories coach us to believe that love is selective, somehow, that it can be boxed in and easily defined. This is a collection of eleven remarkable essays that widen the...

When David Martinez impulsively purchases forty-six acres in rural Maine during the pandemic, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Armed with Pinterest boards and urban idealism, he sets out to build a more self-sufficient life. What follows is an education in both practical skills and human connection that shatters his assumptions, as a gay Bostonian, about rural communities, prepper culture, and his own capabilities. The book Martinez writes about his experience is part heartfelt memoir and step-by-step, how-to guide.

In this raw and lyrical memoir as rich and insightful as How to Say Babylon and as vulnerable and provocative as Heavy, an Emmy Award-winning director chronicles his struggle to break free from—and live outside of—the prescribed paradigms of Blackness and masculinity that shaped him. Long...

Coming out is one of the most personal, powerful, and transformative journeys you may ever take. It’s a step toward living your truth, embracing your identity, and sharing it with the world—or perhaps just with those closest to you. This scripted journey is deeply individual, filled with moments of courage, vulnerability, and self-discovery.

This book depicts the life and career of Scott Hoying, Grammy Award-winning cofounder of Pentatonix, as seen by his mother Connie. More than just a book about her son’s life, Connie tells a heartfelt story of perseverance, dedication to music, LGBTQ+ acceptance, and supportive parenting.

When Maeve DuVally came out as a transgender woman while working as a corporate communications manager at Goldman Sachs, she knew she couldn't do it quietly. DuVally intimately documents her struggle to be herself in this environment, initially keeping her identity a secret with wardrobe changes in the lobby bathroom after work. Eventually she declares herself and, to her surprise, Goldman Sachs embraces the effort. Surgery follows. When DuVally finally takes those first steps on heels through the corridors of this institution on the way to her first meeting as a woman, the listener cheers.

Whether you're wrestling with gender identity, experiencing gender dysphoria, navigating same-sex attraction, questioning your place in the world, or supporting someone who is—this book offers hope, clarity, peace, and truth in a time of deep confusion. I Wanted to Be a Boy creates a compassionate space and much hope for listeners who have been entangled in the gender wars of the current age.

In I Hardly Knew Me, Nia Chiaramonte offers a powerful, intimate account of gender transition—told not in hindsight but in real-life moments that became a path to survival. With humor and vulnerability, Nia brings us into the everyday world as a trans person: from the complicated grace of coming out to the people she loves most, to the flood of silence after posting her truth online while watching her children accept her regardless.

¿Qué pasaría si descubrieras que todo lo que crees saber sobre el amor está basado en mitos? Jaime Gama desmonta las creencias del amor romántico y propone un enfoque radicalmente honesto para las relaciones humanas. Lejos de imponer un camino único, Si te duele, ahí no es invita a cuestionar los guiones preestablecidos y a crear vínculos a tu medida, basados en tus valores y necesidades.

You can overcome self-sabotage and learn discipline and self-acceptance. You can create moments of satisfaction that, when multiplied, turn into a joyful life! You can be authentic and create a safe space where you belong — no matter what! Uncovering the deepening chasm between the lies she was raised with and the truth she grew to live from, Wendy Beth guides herself and others into a world of choice, safety, belonging, and unapologetic authenticity.

Read by “Da Brat” DuPart and her wife Judy DuPart Hip-hop legend “Da Brat” DuPart and her wife Judy DuPart, stars of WEtv’s highly rated reality series Brat Loves Judy, share their journey to the altar and parenthood in this candid relationship guide and marriage memoir. Hip-hop legend...

Welcome to my World of Modern Romance. I want to take you on a journey around many kinds of love: self love, marriage, lust and sex, and everything in between. I live in a realm between a romance fantasy land and being a hopeless romantic. What can I say, I find bits of myself in all of them! It became blatantly apparent last year, in 2020. What an insane year! Turns out I have quite a vulnerable heart and I tend to give into these romantic tendencies that have been both a blessing and a curse.

Want to know the secret to acing fatherhood? The fear of fatherhood isn’t a conversation many men like to have over a cold beer. But the truth is that nearly every father-to-be has concerns… So if you’re feeling a little anxious right now, rest assured that you’re not the only one. Dads have traditionally been sidelined when it comes to talking about pregnancy and parenthood, but there's good news for you – your baby is coming at the perfect time.

In a world that is becoming increasingly inclusive and diverse, many parents find themselves on the path to self-discovery, embracing their true identities as LGBTQ+ individuals. Family Ties Unveiled is a compassionate and comprehensive guide designed to help parents navigate the complex and often emotional process of coming out to their children.

With trustworthy information and an accessible, straightforward plan, Parenting with Pride provides actionable yet profound tools and mental shifts to help parents support their teens and themselves and to be a catalyst for change in their communities.

Raising children successfully involves understanding key concepts from child psychology and implementing effective strategies that support a child’s growth and development. By combining these following principles with your own intuition and experience, you can raise your children in a way that supports their emotional, cognitive, and social development while fostering a strong, loving relationship.

This child psychology book is a comprehensive guide that delves into the psychological development, behavior, and cognition of children from infancy through adolescence. It typically covers various topics such as cognitive development, emotional regulation, social interactions, language acquisition, and parenting strategies. This book is often blend research findings with practical advice for parents, educators, and caregivers to better understand and support children's psychological growth and well-being.

Between Shadow and Sun chronicles Tina White's fifty-year journey to womanhood: her efforts to make sense of life as a man; her awkward first steps into the world as a woman; her struggle to honor and love her family. It also captures the family's struggles to cope.