Breaking out II : the complete guide to building a positive LGBTI identity / Kevin Alderson.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-482).

Introduction How to Use This Book -- Part I. Connecting with Self. Section I-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals. Internalized Homophobia and Biphobia-Putting the Enemy to Sleep -- Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, and Body Image-Learning to Like Yourself -- Minimization and Denial-Breaking the "Secret" to Yourself -- Compartmentalization and Fragmentation-Reclaiming Your Self -- Stereotyping-Relinquishing the Lies That Haunt You -- Conformity and Passivity-Releasing Your Personal Power -- Spirituality and Religion-Understanding Unconditional Love -- Section I-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals. Internalized Transphobia-Killing the Demon Inside -- Transgender and Intersex Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, and Body Image-Accepting Reflections From a Warped Mirror -- Peace of Mind-Learning to Become Mindful and Contented.

Part II. Connecting with LGBTI Culture, Section II-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals -- LGB Belonging-Finding a Community -- Developing Friendships-Connections That Count -- Finding a Partner-The Art of Successful Dating -- Having Great Sex-Explosions Do Not Need to be Violent! -- Keeping a Partner-Creating Sustainable Relationships -- Section II-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals. Trans and Intersex Belonging-Finding a Supportive TTI Community -- Trans and Intersex Partnering-From Dating to Maintaining Relationships.

Part III. Reconnecting with the Dominant Culture. Section III-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals. Disclosing to Non-Family-Breaking the Silence -- Disclosing to Family-Breaking Out of the Family Closet -- Section III-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals. Learning Gender and Passing-The Art of Acting Male or Female -- Special Disclosure Issues-I Am Who I Say I Am -- Fetishistic Crossdressing Individuals-But It's More Than a Fetish.

Part IV. Special Concerns of Adolescents. Section IV-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents. Internal Aspects of Being an LGB Adolescent -- External Aspects of Being an LGB Adolescent -- Section IV-BTransgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Adolescents. Internal Aspects of Being a TTI Adolescent -- External Aspects of Being a TTI Adolescent.

Appendices Appendix A How Do I Know If I Have a Homosexual or Bisexual Orientation? -- Appendix B Should I Identify as Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual? -- Appendix C How Do I Know if I Have Gender Dysphoria? -- Appendix D Should I Identify as a Transsexual Individual? -- Appendix E LGBTI Safety Concerns -- Appendix F Disclosing Your LGBTI Identity at Work -- Appendix G Preventing or Living with HIV and AIDS -- Appendix H Choosing a Therapist -- Appendix I Internet Resources, Self-Help Groups, and LGBTI Organizations -- Appendix J Recommended Readings References.

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