LGBTQ+ Familie & Kindererziehung

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>USA TODAY BESTSELLER<BR><BR>Hey, Bestie! Start loving yourself radically with the 4-step SASS Method that literally anyone can do-from social media star Misha Brown.<BR><BR>You deserve happiness.<BR>You deserve hope.<BR>And you deserve a sassy best friend who can help you learn not to settle for less.<BR><BR>It's time to start loving yourself radically. And Misha Brown-you may know him as @yourbestiemisha-is here to guide you along your journey of self-discovery, accountability, and most importantly, self-love. With his no-nonsense (but always loving) approach, Misha shares stories from his own life, encounters with others, and the wisdom gleaned from them to help you release the patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have kept you from stepping into your full fabulousness.<BR><BR>With equal parts hilarity and heart, Misha's S.A.S.S. Method to glowing up your life consists of:<BR><BR>S - Self-reflection: Turn your focus inward to push away what's been holding you back<BR>A - Affirmations: Reshape the way you speak to and about yourself<BR>S - Standing your ground: Set boundaries and stop apologizing<BR>S - Sculpting the life you want: Take bold steps toward your own happily ever after<BR><BR>No matter where you are today, now is the time to begin showing up for yourself as your own best friend. Because you deserve it, bestie!

From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD<BR><BR>What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum.<BR><BR>Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it’s NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work.<BR><BR>Peppered with asides from Darcy’s long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them—or anyone who just wants to giggle

Als queere Menschen sind wir besonders durch Einsamkeit bedroht. Isolation vor und nach dem Coming-out, der lange, konfliktreiche Weg zu uns selbst und oft das Fehlen einer Familie, die uns unterstützt, wenn es hart auf hart kommt. Aber: Haben wir nicht eine besondere Fähigkeit zur Solidarität? Sind wir nicht besonders gut darin, Beziehungen neu zu erfinden? Wohnprojekte, Wahlfamilien, Bindungen jenseits der heterosexuellen Rollenmodelle - sie können alle Orte sein, die vor Einsamkeit schützen. In Queere Einsamkeit, Queere Gemeinschaft fragt Lennart Herberhold, was uns einsam werden lässt - ausgehend von seinen eigenen Erfahrungen als Single, der nach drei Jahren Grindr ahnt, dass er den Mann fürs Leben vielleicht nicht mehr finden wird. Doch wie geht es zum Beispiel einer non-binären Person, die in der Provinz auf der Suche nach sich selbst ist? Wie erlebt eine 80jährige Lesbe Alleinsein? Und: Welche Wege gibt es aus der Einsamkeit heraus?Auf der Suche nach Antworten besucht der Autor Wohnprojekte und Menschen, die sich seit Jahrzehnten in un-klassischen Beziehungen umeinander kümmern. Dieses Buch ist sowohl ein Nachdenken über queere Lebensmodelle und queeres Alleinsein als auch eine Art Ratgeber, der zeigt: Es gibt viele Wege, nicht mehr einsam zu sein.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION<BR><BR>A TIMES, OBSERVER, INDEPENDENT, AND i PAPER BEST BOOK OF 2025<BR><BR>'BRILLIANT' THE TIMES<BR>'A WILDLY WITTY DEBUT' FINANCIAL TIMES<BR>'ELECTRIC' GUARDIAN<BR><BR> A wildly funny and razor-sharp exploration of love, family, religion and the decisions we make in pursuit of belonging. <BR>'By normal, you mean like you? A slag with a saviour complex?'<BR><BR>Nadia is an academic who's been disowned by her puritanical mother and dumped by her lover, Rosy. She decides to make a getaway, accepting a UN job in Iraq. Tasked with rehabilitating ISIS women, Nadia becomes mired in the opaque world of international aid, surrounded by bumbling colleagues.<BR><BR>Sara is a precocious and sweary East Londoner who joined ISIS at just fifteen.<BR><BR>Nadia is struck by how similar they are: both feisty and opinionated, from a Muslim background, with a shared love of Dairy Milk and rude pick-up lines. A powerful friendship forms between the two women, until a secret confession from Sara threatens everything Nadia has been working for.<BR><BR>'Funny, gripping and compassionate' DOLLY ALDERTON<BR>'Funny, dirty and scathing truthful' HANIF KUREISHI<BR>'Stunned me, moved me, made me laugh out loud' PANDORA SYKES<BR>'Essential reading' JONATHAN COE<BR>'A breath of fresh air' MARIAN KEYES<BR>'Original, funny and fearless' NINA STIBBE<BR><BR>WINNER OF THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT BEST PUBLISHED BOOK AWARD<BR>WINNER OF THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD <BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE<BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE<BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD<BR>SHORTLISTED FOR THE SKY ARTS BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR

'Bursting with empathy, understanding and humour. A crucial book for our community and allies.' Suzi Ruffell <BR><BR>What is a black cat lesbian? Is 'aromantic' a sexuality or a preference? How are bisexual and pansexual different? What's it like to be queer and religious? Does Gen Z do darkrooms? How do you navigate life as a OAQ (Old Age Queer)? What does trans euphoria feel like? Why is nightlife so central to the community? What is camp today?<BR><BR>As queer people themselves, authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley knew they didn't have all the answers, because their individual experience represents a single pixel of the rainbow. Do Ask, Do Tell is an unapologetically curious journey through the dazzling spectrum of queer life that will give people - queer, straight, cis and everything in-between - the confidence to say 'I don't know'.<BR><BR>With humor, warmth, and radically open minds, Stu and Lotte tackle the questions you may have avoided asking for fear of getting it wrong. Covering everything from ageing to open relationships, darkrooms to Drag Kings, camp to carabinas, as well as the intricacies of gender and sexuality.<BR><BR>This insightful and provocative exploration challenges assumptions, shatters taboos, and opens up the conversation. Whether you're seeking clarity for your cis straight self or deeper insight as a member of the community, this book is your guide to better understanding and celebrating the richness of queer life.

Cristina's son was about to embark on gender-affirming care that would likely cause infertility, when she realised the need to support both her child and the adult he would become, and give him the right to have children of his own. In doing so she discovered a future - where living your life authentically doesn't mean giving up your fertility - that may be accessible to many, many more trans people in the coming years. <BR>Through interviews with trans thought leaders, letters to her son, and missives about the struggle for reproductive rights of trans people, as well as practical advice for parents, Cristina weaves together a tapestry of voices from the trans community to tell a story that has never been told before -- of transformation, and hormones, and hope. An amazing resource for parents of children undergoing gender affirming care, and a beautiful meditation on the euphoria and challenge of transition

Lennina Ofori is a force of nature. A teen mother, a supportive older sister, a PhD student, a support system, a working woman, a survivor, above all, she is an Advocate. She has spent her life working for those who do not have a voice, for those relegated to the margins, and in this book, she lends her voice to them.<BR><BR>Starting with her own life story, from her beautiful family, to her hardest struggles, Ofori opens the door to intersections that are familiar to many: race, class and gender, and uses her expertise to explain and embolden readers to make active change in their own lives. Utilising expertise from across the globe, from the teachings of bell hooks to government reports, Ofori makes accessible topics that are so often ignored. From her unique perspective as a Black woman who has lived many lives, Ofori is a daring voice for change, and a voice for hope, in modern life.<BR><BR>Advocate is a tale of personal resistance, but also a manifesto for action. With great candour, wit and beautiful language, Ofori will call you to make change not just for your own sake, but for those in the margins.

Could my loved one's polyamory just be a phase? <BR>What does it mean for raising children? <BR>How should I navigate meeting multiple partners?<BR><BR>Having a polyamorous family member or friend can bring up lots of questions - including some that you might be too scared to ask. This non-judgemental, accessible guide addresses common concerns, explains new terminology and walks you through key scenarios to help you best support your polyamorous loved one.

A funny, bullshit-free and surprising history<BR><BR>Queer families have always existed<BR> <BR>Even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter named Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere! For centuries, the women of ‘The Golden Orchid Society’ in Qing-dynasty China were getting married and raising daughters together – platonically, obviously... And Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson’s fabulously bisexual open marriage proved women really can have it all – a husband, two kids, a writing career and Virginia Woolf.<BR> <BR>Maybe you’re exploring your options. Maybe you don’t want kids but you have questions. Either way, Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.

Wie findet man den Mut, man selbst zu sein?Chris fühlt sich gefangen - in den Erwartungen anderer, in den Ängsten, die ihn nachts wachhalten, und in einer Welt, die ihn nicht so akzeptiert, wie er ist. Auf einer Party begegnet er Tobi, einem Jungen, der etwas in ihm verändert. Zum ersten Mal fühlt sich alles leicht an. Doch die Dämonen der Vergangenheit lassen sich nicht so einfach abschütteln. Während Chris mit seinen Gefühlen kämpft, zieht ihn die falsche Freundschaft mit Tom immer tiefer in einen Strudel aus Selbstzweifeln und Drogen.Zwischen dem Wunsch nach Zugehörigkeit und der Angst vor Ablehnung beginnt für Chris eine Reise - eine, die ihn zu sich selbst führen könnte. Doch wie viel Schmerz muss er ertragen, bevor er endlich den Mut findet, für sich einzustehen?Eine Geschichte über Liebe, Freundschaft, Selbstfindung - Mobbing und Outing.

'Brilliant and powerful' ELIZABETH GILBERT<BR>'So full of wisdom and pleasure that you don't want it to end' MAGGIE NELSON<BR>'Only Melissa Febos could convince us of the ecstasy of abstinence' KATHERINE MAY<BR><BR>A TIME 'must-read' book of 2025<BR>A Vogue, TIME and Vulture 'most anticipated' book of 2025<BR><BR>In the wake of a disastrous two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break - for three months she would abstain from dating, relationships and sex. Her friends were amused. Did she really think three months was a long time? But to Melissa, it was. Ever since her teens, she had been in one relationship or another. It was time to focus on herself and examine the lifelong patterns that had got her to this point. When those three months ended, she decided to extend her celibate period, fearing that she had not yet gained the clarity she was searching for. She knew she was taking on a challenge but had no idea that this year would become the most fulfilling and sensual of her life. <BR><BR>No longer defined by her romantic pursuits, Melissa learned to relish the delights of solitude, the thrill of living on her own terms, the pleasures unmediated by lovers and the freedom to pursue her ideals without distraction or guilt. She began to see her life and her self-worth in a radical new way. Her year of divestment transformed her relationships with friends and peers, her work, creativity - and most of all her relationship to herself.<BR><BR>The Dry Season is a memoir of Melissa's year of celibacy, and a profound exploration of independence, sexuality and deep self-knowledge.

Unser Blick auf Sexualität und Gender wurde lange Zeit von der Vorstellung geprägt, dass alles außerhalb der heterosexuellen Orientierung und der binären Geschlechteraufteilung unnatürlich sei. Bis heute glauben viele, dass die Evolution dies vorgäbe, weil es dem Gesetz der Fortpflanzung diene. Vereinzelte Beispiele aus dem Tierreich wie Clownfische, die ihr Geschlecht umwandeln, oder homosexuelles Verhalten bei Pinguinen wurden und werden fälschlicherweise als Ausnahmen betrachtet.Um seine Standpunkte zu verdeutlichen, nimmt uns der renommierte Biologe Nathan H. Lents mit auf eine Reise durch das Liebesleben der Tiere, aber auch des Menschen. Es stellt sich heraus, dass die Fluidität von Geschlecht kein neues Phänomen ist. Lents erklärt, dass es in der Natur von Vorteil sein kann, homo-, pan- oder bisexuell zu sein: ob bei schwul lebenden Schwänen, bisexuellen Bonobos oder auch Menschen, die Gruppensex praktizieren, wenn sie den Zusammenhalt einer unter höchsten Belastungen stehenden Gemeinschaft festigen müssen.Lents deckt Vorurteile auf und zeigt, dass am Ende der Kern der Evolution nicht die Fortpflanzung, sondern das Erzeugen von Diversität ist.