Coming Out: Insights and Tips for Teenagers

by Kezia Endsley

Overview

Coming Out: Insights and Tips for Teenagers offers compassionate insight into the hows and whys of coming out. Whether you are struggling with coming out yourself or wanting to help a friend or family member, this book seeks to provide answers to some of the questions you may have.
Written from the perspective of the LGBTQIA+ community with firsthand accounts from fellow teenagers, this book addresses the issues and concerns of today that will resonate with anyone wishing to come out and live a happy, fulfilled life surrounded by people who love and accept them.
You will learn how to know when you or a loved one is ready to come outwho to tell firsthow to deal with unsupportive peoplehow to deal with homophobiahow to move into loving self-acceptanceWith helpful tips and a list of online resources for making connections and more, this book will provide you with all the important information you might need to come out successfully and build a strong relationship with those around you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538135730
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/15/2020
Series:	Empowering You
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.36(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher

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