Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 154
Trim: 5½ x 8¾
978-1-5381-3573-0 • Paperback • December 2020 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-5381-3574-7 • eBook • December 2020 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
Kezia Endsley is an editor and author from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to editing technical publications and writing books for teens, she enjoys running and triathlons, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. She is the author of Dental Assistants and Hygienists: A Practical Career Guide (January 2019), Education Professionals: A Practical Career Guide (April 2019), Health and Fitness Professionals: A Practical Career Guide (January 2019), all published by Rowman & Littlefield.
You Are Not Alone
PART I: WHAT DOES COMING OUT REALLY MEAN?
1: Understanding Your Sexuality and Personal Identity
2: Dealing with Negative Feelings and Building Self-Respect
3: Are You Ready to Come Out?
PART II: DEALING WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF COMING OUT
4: Dealing with Reactions
5: Building a Support Network
PART III: RESOLUTION
6: Sex and Love
7: Living Happy and Gay
Notes
Resources
Index
About the Author
Inspiring quotes and personal stories from young LGBTQ+ people tell teens what they need to know about coming out in this informative book in the Empowering You series. It suggests ways and tactics for coming out, offers tips on handling negativity and self-esteem issues, and provides scenarios for some responses queer youth might receive when talking to family and friends. The text gives advice on being outed and being bullied, building a network of friends and support groups, going on first dates, introducing queer friends to family, and being intimate (safe sex, STIs, consent, and breakups). . . . The straightforward and understandable advice is especially candid in the section on safe sex, and the comprehensive resources include religious-based LGBTQIA+ supports, statistics, notes, and helpful tips in text boxes. The self-acceptance message shines through in this useful book.
— Booklist