I have said it before and I will say it again, some of us are just quiet, sensitive nerds. Personally, I’ve never had issues with monogamy or been drawn to the sex-crazed party boy persona that often dominates gay culture. While I have no doubt that it will be helpful to many, I feel that it largely speaks to a few specific types of gay men. There were many aspects of this book that I found relatable, but there were just as many that I did not. It aims to portray the stages of a gay man’s life and to help him navigate his way out of shame and self-destructive behaviours by offering practical strategies and advice. It tackles issues like depression, substance abuse, sex addiction, and suicide. It features some truly harrowing and insightful accounts from his patients and his own personal experiences with shame and anger.
It was written by a clinical psychologist, Alan Downs, PhD.
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