Embracing Queer Family, Katie J. Chiaramonte
Embracing Queer Family, Katie J. Chiaramonte
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Embracing Queer Family
Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities

Author: Katie J. Chiaramonte, Nia Chiaramonte

Narrator: Patricia Shade

Unabridged: 6 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/14/2024

Synopsis

When Nia Chiaramonte came out as a trans woman to her wife Katie, she knew she would be met with a loving response. But she was less sure where this would leave their relationship, their marriage, and their family. Even murkier was what would happen when they began to bring their extended family, friends, and broader community alongside them on their journey of identity formation as a Queer family. They needed a guide for what lay ahead.

Now, drawing on their own experiences as well as their expertise in psychology, spirituality, and family systems, Nia and Katie Chiaramonte offer the tools they wish they'd had for their journey. Embracing Queer Family is a guidebook for Queer families on how to live into their true selves and strengthen their communities through radical love, acceptance, and mutual healing. With hands-on tools for learning and reflection in each chapter, this needed resource tackles issues of inclusion and acceptance and offers practical advice for how individuals and families can honor themselves and find transformation for their whole community through love.

Whether you are a Queer person on the journey of self-awareness, an ally looking for resources, or a family member seeking advice for how to navigate a loved one's coming-out process, this book is for you.

About Katie J. Chiaramonte

Katie J. Chiaramonte holds a BA in family services from the University of Northern Iowa and is a sendee of The Living School. In addition, she is a certified reproductive doula. After over fifteen years of formal and informal lay ministry in the Christian tradition, Katie has found that love has brought her out into a more spacious place where tradition melts away and all things connect in a wide and endless web.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandon on May 08, 2024

Having worked as a licensed therapist specializing in Transgender and Queer related community and identifying as transgender myself, this book is a well written step-by-step guide for those new to the Transgender journey and the coming out process; whether it is their identity or a loved one's ident......more

Goodreads review by Matt on July 10, 2024

This book was, at its heart, a simple story about a very messy, complex thing. It was just two people sharing their experiences, and through their openness, honesty, and vulnerability I got insight into their world. Being trans is something I can't personally identify with. I won't ever experience th......more

Goodreads review by Sara on May 17, 2024

This book is outstanding in so many ways. It is wise, vulnerable, compassionate, and so inclusive. As a straight, cis-gender woman, I found so much wisdom for my own intimate relationships. This book is certainly indispensable for queer families and family members. But I would suggest it is indispen......more

Goodreads review by Megan on May 18, 2024

A beautifully written, insightful exploration of love and how we can celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ+ community.......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on December 30, 2024

This book was beautiful, important, and full of love! Nia and Katie did a phenomenal job of educating and offering their own unique perspective! It was a joy to read! This is a great resource for LGBTQIA+ people, their loved ones, and those wanting to better understand! Highly recommend!......more

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