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Examine the impact of disclosure on sons whose fathers are gay! In
this book, Andrew Gottlieb, author of Out of the Twilight: Fathers
of Gay Men Speak, explores yet another side of the impact of
homosexuality on families. He now looks at how sons react to
learning that their fathers are gay, allowing us to see, over time,
how this has changed their family relationships and their own
lives. Simply and elegantly written, this psychoanalytically
oriented qualitative research study is accessible to both the
beginner and the more advanced researcher and practitioner. It
draws from a wide range of literary, popular, and psychological
sources and includes an interview guide, a reference section, and
an index. When someone discloses as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, it
is not just an individual event. It is a family event. Based on
estimates of married gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons, a spouse's
coming out affects up to 2,000,000 couples. Yet, its impact has
been largely ignored. Children's voices are the least often heard.
. . . Little has been written about sons of fathers who came out
during or after marriage. Data for studies that do exist most often
draw from the fathers' point of view. . . . The significance of
this study lies in its comprehensive, detailed picture of sons and
gay fathers as they develop their separate self-images as well as
the images of their son-father relationships over time. Painful,
sensitive, often triumphant, the stories and [the author's]
analysis of their thoughts, perceptions, and feelings afford a
multidimensional, longitudinal viewing. Step by step, we follow the
complicated dance of these sons and fathers as they develop and
define their connection. from the Foreword by Amity Pierce Buxton,
Author of The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-Out Crisis for
Straight Spouses and Families Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers:
Life Curves is a storybookan extended narrative moved along, but
not overshadowed, by psychoanalytic theory. The Introduction
briefly reviews more recent writings of the fathering experience as
told by gay men themselves, setting the stage for: Father to Childa
look at the father as seen through the ever-shifting eyes of his
son at different phases of the life cycle The Quest for the Real
Fatheran examination of sons' responses to their fathers'
homosexuality as captured in film, fiction, nonfiction, television,
and the psychological literature Methodologythe story of the
research process, including sampling, the search for subjects,
trustworthiness, the interview, bias, and data collection The
Storiesan anthology of narratives the author constructed from the
interview material, painting an intimate portrait of each
individual son Findingsa categorical analysis Discussiona summary
of all the preceding material cast in a developmental framework,
highlighting implications for future research and clinical practice
How would you react if your son told you he was gay?Out of the
Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak explores how fathers have dealt
with discovering that their sons were gay and what effect it had on
their own development as parents and people. This revealing, moving
book will help you understand the difficulties and joys of a
father/gay son relationship. Out of the Twilight draws from
literary sources such as poems, fairy tales, plays, novels, and
movies, as well as psychoanalytic theories, to highlight the
obstacles that a father must overcome to understand and identify
with his son. In Out of the Twilight, you will discover the
personal and intimate struggles of these fathers, including:
Mitchell, whose son, Jay, came out at the age of twenty-one, and
who describes the coming-out process as a means of forging a closer
father-son relationship Juan Miguel, who knew and accepted that his
son was gay before his son told him, and who discusses how his love
and complete acceptance made the coming-out process easier for his
son Peter, whose response to his son, Richard, was ordering him to
live at home so the family could look for a 'cure'for Richard's
homosexuality Daniel, who admitted that he himself was gay after
being married and who was very accepting when his son, Charles,
came out since it provided them with a special bond Marty, whose
response to his son Gary's coming out was to join P-FLAG, an
organization for parents of gay and lesbian children, so he could
find support and acceptance among other parents who were going
through the same thingOut of the Twilight allows you to see how
fathers have struggled with the truth about their sons' sexuality.
This book presents a unique opportunity to develop a greater
awareness of and appreciation for father/son similarities and
differences, and suggests that through time, communication, and
love, fathers can become comfortable with and respectful of their
sons' homosexuality.
How would you react if your son told you he was gay?Out of the
Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak explores how fathers have dealt
with discovering that their sons were gay and what effect it had on
their own development as parents and people. This revealing, moving
book will help you understand the difficulties and joys of a
father/gay son relationship. Out of the Twilight draws from
literary sources such as poems, fairy tales, plays, novels, and
movies, as well as psychoanalytic theories, to highlight the
obstacles that a father must overcome to understand and identify
with his son. In Out of the Twilight, you will discover the
personal and intimate struggles of these fathers, including:
Mitchell, whose son, Jay, came out at the age of twenty-one, and
who describes the coming-out process as a means of forging a closer
father-son relationship Juan Miguel, who knew and accepted that his
son was gay before his son told him, and who discusses how his love
and complete acceptance made the coming-out process easier for his
son Peter, whose response to his son, Richard, was ordering him to
live at home so the family could look for a 'cure'for Richard's
homosexuality Daniel, who admitted that he himself was gay after
being married and who was very accepting when his son, Charles,
came out since it provided them with a special bond Marty, whose
response to his son Gary's coming out was to join P-FLAG, an
organization for parents of gay and lesbian children, so he could
find support and acceptance among other parents who were going
through the same thing Out of the Twilight allows you to see how
fathers have struggled with the truth about their sons' sexuality.
This book presents a unique opportunity to develop a greater
awareness of and appreciation for father/son similarities and
differences, and suggests that through time, communication, and
love, fathers can become comfortable with and respectful of their
sons' homosexuality.
How would you react if your brother or sister came out to you? I'm
proud to have been the first to know. My conservative upbringing
contributed to the notion that John's behavior was sinful. The
first thought I had about it was that my brother had somehow been
misdirected, involving himself in the wrong crowd. How could he be
gay? I was convinced we all had to help him overcome this problem.
I equated being gay with having a mental disorder and thought maybe
we should send him to a therapist. I love Beth very much. I am
proud of her, thankful for her, and can't imagine life without her.
In this first-of-its-kind book, Andrew Gottlieb, the author of Out
of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak and Sons Talk About Their
Gay Fathers: Life Curves, continues his landmark exploration at the
intersection of sexuality and family studies. Here he turns his
thoughtful gaze to the powerful bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood
to address questions such as: How are we affected by the knowledge
that a sibling feels same-sex attraction, and how does that
knowledge impact on our relationships with our brother or sister?
How do brothers and sisters of gay/lesbian people cope with stigma
and homophobia? What if there's already a non-heterosexual sibling
in the familyhow does he or she react when another sibling comes
out? Do each of their roles change? Besides the fact that Lee
didn't conform to my notion of what a lesbian was (I, of course,
always looked and acted the part), I wondered how this would affect
my role as 'the lesbian of the family.' . . . Would this rock the
boat? Would two lesbians in the family be one lesbian too many? In
their own words, 18 men and women share their thoughts and feelings
about their gay brothers and sisters. What they have to say is
revealingabout themselves, about the nature of sibling
relationships, and about their role as peacemakers. Gay men and
lesbian women often disclose their sexuality to their siblings
before anyone else in their families. Side by Side examines the
impact of a brother or sister coming out and of the way that a gay
person's siblings are sometimes placed in the position of being a
social/moral bridge between the generations. Clearly Tina has been
a major force in my life, and it doesn't just end with me. My three
children and husband have all learned by Tina's example; we all do
what we can to bring fairness and equality to everyone. With a
smile on my face, I occasionally say to Tina, 'Look what you've
done to me!' Without her, I would never be where I am or who I am.
The contributors to Side by Side come from varying religious and
economic backgrounds. In plain language that is easily accessible
to most adolescents and adults, they candidly relate the experience
of what it was like to find out about their sibling's homosexuality
and how that knowledge affected them over time. Some of their
perspectives may surprise you. Many will move you. You'll also find
a list of suggested readings and a list of organizations offering
support and information for siblings of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender people.
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Television film drama about Todd McCray (Noel Fisher), a young man
with mental health problems. During Christmas vacation, a nearby
animal shelter begins an 'Adopt a Dog for Christmas' scheme. As an
animal lover, Todd encourages those in his neighbourhood to
participate in the programme and he, himself, becomes very attached
to one dog. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear why his father
is not entirely supportive of Todd's attempt to help the animals.
In Drink, Play, F@#k Bob Sullivan, a jilted husband, sets off to
explore the world, experience a meaningful connection with the
divine, and rediscover his passion. His travels lead him from his
home in New York City to a drinking bender across Ireland, through
the glitz and glamour that is Las Vegas, and to the hedonistic
pleasure palaces of Thailand. After a lifetime of playing it safe,
Mr. Sullivan finally follows his heart and lives out everyone's
deepest fantasies. For who among us hasn't dreamed of standing
stark naked, head upturned, and mouth agape beneath a cascading
torrent of Guinness Stout? What could be more exhilarating than
losing every penny you have because Charlie Weiss went for a
meaningless last-second field goal? And what sensate creature could
ever doubt that the greatest pleasure known to man can be found in
a leaky bamboo shack filled with glassy-eyed, bruised Asian
hookers? Bob Sullivan has a lot to teach us about life. Let's just
pray we have the wisdom to put aside our preconceptions and listen.
Because what Bob Sullivan finds isn't at all what he expected.
Examine the impact of disclosure on sons whose fathers are gay! In
this book, Andrew Gottlieb, author of Out of the Twilight: Fathers
of Gay Men Speak, explores yet another side of the impact of
homosexuality on families. He now looks at how sons react to
learning that their fathers are gay, allowing us to see, over time,
how this has changed their family relationships and their own
lives. Simply and elegantly written, this psychoanalytically
oriented qualitative research study is accessible to both the
beginner and the more advanced researcher and practitioner. It
draws from a wide range of literary, popular, and psychological
sources and includes an interview guide, a reference section, and
an index. When someone discloses as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, it
is not just an individual event. It is a family event. Based on
estimates of married gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons, a spouse's
coming out affects up to 2,000,000 couples. Yet, its impact has
been largely ignored. Children's voices are the least often heard.
. . . Little has been written about sons of fathers who came out
during or after marriage. Data for studies that do exist most often
draw from the fathers' point of view. . . . The significance of
this study lies in its comprehensive, detailed picture of sons and
gay fathers as they develop their separate self-images as well as
the images of their son-father relationships over time. Painful,
sensitive, often triumphant, the stories and [the author's]
analysis of their thoughts, perceptions, and feelings afford a
multidimensional, longitudinal viewing. Step by step, we follow the
complicated dance of these sons and fathers as they develop and
define their connection. from the Foreword by Amity Pierce Buxton,
Author of The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-Out Crisis for
Straight Spouses and Families Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers:
Life Curves is a storybookan extended narrative moved along, but
not overshadowed, by psychoanalytic theory. The Introduction
briefly reviews more recent writings of the fathering experience as
told by gay men themselves, setting the stage for: Father to Childa
look at the father as seen through the ever-shifting eyes of his
son at different phases of the life cycle The Quest for the Real
Fatheran examination of sons' responses to their fathers'
homosexuality as captured in film, fiction, nonfiction, television,
and the psychological literature Methodologythe story of the
research process, including sampling, the search for subjects,
trustworthiness, the interview, bias, and data collection The
Storiesan anthology of narratives the author constructed from the
interview material, painting an intimate portrait of each
individual son Findingsa categorical analysis Discussiona summary
of all the preceding material cast in a developmental framework,
highlighting implications for future research and clinical practice
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