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It's Not Transphobic to Say Your Daughter Is A Girl: The Wise Lesbian Guide for Progressives allows parents to see the current explosive growth in girls seeking "gender transition" through the lens of sociology, gay and lesbian history, and recent data on the long-term risk of childhood and adolescent medicalization in the pursuit of expressing trans identities.

Coming Together Toby Matthewson: When seventeen-year-old Toby Matthewson’s father suspects Toby loves boys and learns Toby wears makeup, he sends Toby to a make-shift conversion camp managed by his drinking buddies. Aiden Matthewson: Toby’s fifteen-year-old brother, suffers a similar fate caused by his father’s belief that Toby too has a same-sex attraction. This belief caused his father to set-up an at home do-it-yourself conversion camp. Woody Buffett: Aiden and Toby's seventeen-year-old friend, falls in love with the two brothers during their recovery phase after operatives of ...

Marriage after retirement isn’t just about love — it’s about clarity, compatibility, and conscious choices. Lesbian Marriage After Retirement is a practical lesbian relationship book for women navigating love, commitment, and marriage later in life — especially after divorce, long-term relationships, or major life transitions. If you’ve already lived through a breakup or divorce, you know that lesbian romance after divorce requires deeper conversations than dating did the first time around. This book supports conscious lesbian dating and love, helping couples slow down, ask better...

The Pregnant Peoples is a memoir-manifesto that shatters the narrow script of pregnancy. For generations, carrying a child has been described only as a woman’s story — written into forms, whispered in waiting rooms, shouted in politics. But bodies tell truths that words resist. In this powerful and intimate account, a transgender man shares the journey of carrying his child: the awe and dysphoria of a changing body, the fight to claim words like “father” in a system that insists on “mother,” the strain and resilience of love under pressure, the dangers of being visibly pregnant ...

Ian’s nobody’s fool, so he has to question it when he and Jing were kidnapped. Jing has been taking care of him since they left home at eighteen and lied about their ages to land their erotic dancing job. And why is Ian attracted to that tall moody alpha who helped save them? It’s a little mind blowing to learn you’re attracted to a forever mate, and unlike Jing, Ian can’t control himself. He wants Kurt and he’s going to get him. What’s worse is finding out that your parents, the people who raised you, weren’t really your own parents but two people who kidnapped you and ...

Are you parenting in a world you barely recognize? Between TikTok's emojis and ever-evolving slang, today’s kids speak a different language—and it’s not just digital, it’s cultural. But here’s the truth: your Gen Z or Gen Alpha child isn’t unreachable. You just need the right bridge. In Bridging the Gap, you’ll discover how to connect with your kids by understanding the world they live in—on their terms. This isn’t about giving in; it’s about tuning in. Through real insights and practical guidance, this book empowers you to: -Communicate without conflict -Understand your...

In the quiet town of Alma, Jane Barrow balances her life as a single mother, a small business owner, and an amateur detective. Her seemingly serene existence is upended when her ex-husband, Evan, re-enters her life, bringing with him a wave of complications and unresolved tensions. As Jane navigates the challenges of co-parenting their two children, Tyson and Libby, she becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events. A tall, bald man begins appearing unexpectedly, making the family uneasy and stirring memories of a past Evan seems connected to. At the same time, Jane's friend Mike ...

“A lifetime is a long time to not be yourself.” Not your typical card-table comment in a retirement community. But then these are not your typical senior citizens. They’ve found like-minded people, gathered for friendship, and to talk about struggles with identity, gender, unconventional relationships, grief, and life in a variously hostile world, and to support each other through the changes aging brings. The relationships are raw and open, and there’s no further point in hiding much of anything about themselves. And so, in some cases for the first time in their lives, they’re ...

Claire Simpson had it all. Married to her high school sweetheart, they had a perfect life— a beautiful home in the suburbs, a successful career, two wonderful children they adored, and a love that seemed unbreakable. With twenty years of marriage under their belts and still madly in love, Claire believed they were the epitome of a happily ever after. Every moment they shared was a testament to their enduring bond. From family vacations under the sun to cozy winters by the fireplace, their life was a carefully woven tapestry of love, trust, and shared memories. But beneath the surface of ...

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.

La Guía para Padres LGBTQ+: Criando Hijos Resilientes en un Mundo en Cambio Por Dr. Richard L. Travis Tu hijo salió del clóset… y ahora te preguntas cómo estar presente con amor, sabiduría y confianza. Esta es tu guía. En este libro cálido, práctico y afirmador, el psicoterapeuta Dr. Richard L. Travis ofrece perspectivas compasivas y herramientas enfocadas en soluciones para padres de niños y adolescentes LGBTQ+. Ya sea que tu hijo haya salido del clóset recientemente o lo hayas sabido por años, este libro te ayudará a fortalecer tu conexión, profundizar tu comprensión y ...

Lesbian Remarriage: 25 Questions to Ask and Answer Before You Say “I Do” Again Remarriage after divorce brings a different set of questions—and ignoring them doesn’t make them disappear. Lesbian Remarriage is a practical lesbian relationship book designed for women who have loved before, learned hard lessons, and want to build something stronger this time. Whether you’re navigating romance after divorce, blending families, or redefining commitment later in life, this guide helps lesbian couples slow down, talk honestly, and move forward with clarity. This LGBTQ self-help resource ...

Ricardo Morán ha realizado un acto sin precedentes, en una sociedad tan prejuiciosa como la peruana, ha decidido actuar únicamente movido por el amor. Claro que esto no hubiese tenido mayor repercusión si él no fuese gay y el acto de amor no fuese atreverse a ser padre soltero de una hermosa pareja de mellizos. En Yo soy tu padre podrá enterarse, atento lector, de todo el largo viaje de mas de 13 años de Ricardo Morán para llegar a cumplir el sueño tan ansiado de ser padre.

'Crackles with female fire and fury' – The Guardian 'A bravura portrait of a marriage in meltdown' – The Observer 'Fast and furious' – The Sunday Times Wife, the gripping new novel from the prize-winning author of The Exhibitionist, is a nail-biting portrait of the beginning - and the end...

A powerful, affirming guide for LGBTQ+ youth and the people who love them. In a world where being yourself isn’t always easy, Brave, Queer, and Becoming offers understanding, support, and hope. This updated edition of Dr. Richard L. Travis’s trusted resource empowers teens, parents, and educators with the tools they need to navigate identity, community, faith, and mental health in today’s changing world. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, exploring gender identity, facing peer pressure, or just looking for answers, this book will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll ...

Fui bastante liberal en la educación de mi hijo. A pesar de que no creo que la homosexualidad sea algo malo, se me dificulta aceptar que mi hijo es gay. ¿Qué sucede conmigo? ¿Tal vez en el fondo siempre fui conservadora y homofóbica?

A moving, inspiring and thought-provoking collection of 50 coming-out stories from around the world. From the good, the sad, the surprising and the funny, no two stories are the same, yet all are by people who share the courage to be vulnerable, take huge risks to find love and acceptance and are brave enough to be their authentic selves. Whether you have any experience of coming out or not, these stories are incredibly powerful and moving.

Is there really such a thing as a fairy tale love or a happily ever after? For Dana and Claire this proves to be a challenge but true. Through life's trials and tribulations, they strive to be together, finding and keeping their love for always and forever.

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...

Often, "the man" gets overlooked and forgotten because they're supposed to be strong. Most often, society see them as the one who doesn't require comforting, prayer, or encouragement. The author's opinion differs from that of society. Through this book, God empowers, uplifts, and enriches the lives of all men who He created for greatness. Bringing them healing, knowledge, and a better understanding of who they are to Him!