Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

Have you ever felt hesitant to let someone in because you're scared of what they might find? Or have you been hiding parts of yourself because you're convinced that the real you is "too much"?


In a world where conversations around trauma and intimacy are sparse, particularly within gay relationships, this essential book from experienced therapist, Michael Duryea, offers the perfect antidote. Laying the groundwork to transform shame into self-acceptance, this book places the shared experiences of gay men at its centre, exploring how cultural pressures, traumas and hidden fears can inform our approaches to closeness.


With therapeutic insights and practical exercises that encourage healing through mindfulness, forgiveness, communication and more, you'll learn not only how to build trust and deepen intimacy with others, but you'll also uncover your own strength and reshape the beliefs that kept you small. Whilst the path to healing is never straight-forward, with these reflections you'll have all the tools you need to build a future where your connection with yourself and others can thrive.

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Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

Have you ever felt hesitant to let someone in because you're scared of what they might find? Or have you been hiding parts of yourself because you're convinced that the real you is "too much"?


In a world where conversations around trauma and intimacy are sparse, particularly within gay relationships, this essential book from experienced therapist, Michael Duryea, offers the perfect antidote. Laying the groundwork to transform shame into self-acceptance, this book places the shared experiences of gay men at its centre, exploring how cultural pressures, traumas and hidden fears can inform our approaches to closeness.


With therapeutic insights and practical exercises that encourage healing through mindfulness, forgiveness, communication and more, you'll learn not only how to build trust and deepen intimacy with others, but you'll also uncover your own strength and reshape the beliefs that kept you small. Whilst the path to healing is never straight-forward, with these reflections you'll have all the tools you need to build a future where your connection with yourself and others can thrive.

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Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

by Michael Duryea
Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

Intimacy After Trauma: A Guide for Gay Men

by Michael Duryea

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Have you ever felt hesitant to let someone in because you're scared of what they might find? Or have you been hiding parts of yourself because you're convinced that the real you is "too much"?


In a world where conversations around trauma and intimacy are sparse, particularly within gay relationships, this essential book from experienced therapist, Michael Duryea, offers the perfect antidote. Laying the groundwork to transform shame into self-acceptance, this book places the shared experiences of gay men at its centre, exploring how cultural pressures, traumas and hidden fears can inform our approaches to closeness.


With therapeutic insights and practical exercises that encourage healing through mindfulness, forgiveness, communication and more, you'll learn not only how to build trust and deepen intimacy with others, but you'll also uncover your own strength and reshape the beliefs that kept you small. Whilst the path to healing is never straight-forward, with these reflections you'll have all the tools you need to build a future where your connection with yourself and others can thrive.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781805017103
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 03/19/2026
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240

About the Author

Michael Duryea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a deep passion for assisting couples in navigating the complexities of their relationships by building effective communication and mutual understanding. His unique therapeutic approach is enriched by extensive training in EFT, Gottman, IFS, and CBT. Michael is also a mixed media artist whose work explores representations of the human psyche and relational dynamics.
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