When Your Child Is Gay: What You Need to Davidson Wesley C & Tobkes Jonathan L

Coming out can be difficult—but Wesley C. Davidson, a popular blogger on gay rights issues, and psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Tobkes provide a road map so families can better navigate this rocky emotional terrain. Emphasizing communication and unconditional love, Davidson and Tobkes help parents untangle their own feelings, identify and overcome barriers to acceptance, encourage strong self-esteem in their child, handle negative or hostile reactions to their child’s sexual identity, and more. Filled with case studies and interviews, along with useful action plans and conversation starters, this is a positive, progressive guide to raising healthy, well-adjusted adults.