The discovery that one’s husband is gay or bisexual is a surprise for which most women are totally unprepared. With no guidelines and few professionals able to provide adequate help, both partners, but especially the wives, are apt to feel enormous isolation and confusion. When Husbands Come Out of the Closet, based on the results of a landmark study and years of clinical experience, is a poignant and compassionate look at the conflicting emotions experienced by women who learn of their husbands’ homosexuality.
Key Features
- Focuses on the wives' perspectives, offering support and encouragement.
- Provides practical advice for coping with stigma, fear, and stress.
- Addresses harmful myths surrounding wives, husbands, and marriages.
- Combines comprehensive research with personal case histories.
- Offers crucial guidelines for helping professionals who counsel couples.
Additional Information
Author Jean Schaar Gochros highlights the quality of help that women usually receive from friends and professionals alike. This readable book is informative and fascinating reading for both the professional and lay person.
