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A review by cosmicbookworm
Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities by Nia Chiaramonte, Katie J. Chiaramonte
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This insightful book will help you respond with love to a Queer family member or friend.
In July 2018, Nia Chiaramonte revealed to her wife, Katie, that she is a transgender woman. They had been high school sweethearts, married for several years, and had five children. Despite facing many challenges, their marriage and their family remain strong. They have amassed valuable knowledge, experience, and insight that they now share with us. They've done the difficult work that we can now benefit from.
"Embracing Queer Family" is a personal memoir about coming out and the journey of learning how to let others in. The Chiaramonte story offers valuable insights for everyone, whether you identify as Queer, have a family member who identifies as Queer, or have a friend who has come out. This book is an excellent resource for gaining insight and understanding about the Queer community and how to support them. It serves as a guide for finding happiness, wholeness, and safety during the complex process of redefining oneself and one's family.
Nia and Katie write about the difficulty of understanding and accepting one's own Queer identity, particularly when that understanding of one's identity comes later in life and stands in contrast to one's religious beliefs. They offer solid advice on letting loved ones in, determining who the safe people and communities are, and how to approach coming out with thoughtfulness and clarity.
Embracing Queer Family acknowledges that not everyone will support or provide a safe environment for queer individuals. The Chiaramontes still have family members who are not safe. The book offers helpful advice on how to set boundaries.
Whether you are navigating your own coming-out experience or supporting a loved one through theirs, "Embracing Queer Family" serves as a heartwarming and insightful testament to the idea that relationships can evolve, persevere, and flourish. Nia and Katie exemplify this truth through their own lived experiences.
Everyone will find something beneficial in this trailblazing book. Nia and Katie wrap up their book with a Resource List. This Resource List alone is worth a fortune.
In July 2018, Nia Chiaramonte revealed to her wife, Katie, that she is a transgender woman. They had been high school sweethearts, married for several years, and had five children. Despite facing many challenges, their marriage and their family remain strong. They have amassed valuable knowledge, experience, and insight that they now share with us. They've done the difficult work that we can now benefit from.
"Embracing Queer Family" is a personal memoir about coming out and the journey of learning how to let others in. The Chiaramonte story offers valuable insights for everyone, whether you identify as Queer, have a family member who identifies as Queer, or have a friend who has come out. This book is an excellent resource for gaining insight and understanding about the Queer community and how to support them. It serves as a guide for finding happiness, wholeness, and safety during the complex process of redefining oneself and one's family.
Nia and Katie write about the difficulty of understanding and accepting one's own Queer identity, particularly when that understanding of one's identity comes later in life and stands in contrast to one's religious beliefs. They offer solid advice on letting loved ones in, determining who the safe people and communities are, and how to approach coming out with thoughtfulness and clarity.
Embracing Queer Family acknowledges that not everyone will support or provide a safe environment for queer individuals. The Chiaramontes still have family members who are not safe. The book offers helpful advice on how to set boundaries.
Whether you are navigating your own coming-out experience or supporting a loved one through theirs, "Embracing Queer Family" serves as a heartwarming and insightful testament to the idea that relationships can evolve, persevere, and flourish. Nia and Katie exemplify this truth through their own lived experiences.
Everyone will find something beneficial in this trailblazing book. Nia and Katie wrap up their book with a Resource List. This Resource List alone is worth a fortune.