Different Daughters

by Rafkin, Louise

• ISBN13: 9781573440509
• ISBN10: 1573440507
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Cleis Pr

Summary

Coming out to Mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In the third edition of this landmark anthology, 34 remarkable women face their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, and speak honestly and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their "different daughters." Among the topics of discussion are family, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgenderism, and coming out.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Second Edition	p. 11
A Merry-Go-Round	p. 17
From a Trunk to a Soapbox: An Update	p. 22
A Place at the Table	p. 25
Choices and Surprises	p. 31
From Hermit Crabs to Hampsters	p. 34
A Tradition of Strength	p. 38
Movement and Change	p. 41
After the Initial Shock	p. 47
After Different Daughters: An Update	p. 52
"Bi" Understanding	p. 55
The Silt of a River	p. 61
Our Separate Lives	p. 67
Of Prejudice and Acceptance	p. 76
The Odd Man Out	p. 80
Yom Kippur	p. 84
No Magic Wand	p. 88
A Very Public Statement	p. 95
Ways of Knowing and Not Knowing	p. 103
A Fashion Crisis	p. 105
Another Kind of Different	p. 111
A Second Chance	p. 114
Towards a Bright Future	p. 120
"Winnetka Matron Testifies for Gay Rights"	p. 124
Like Daughter, Like Mother	p. 127
A Two-Way Street	p. 131
Here, and There	p. 134
"Girlfriends!"	p. 137
Taming the Devils Within	p. 140
Finding My Way Through the Woods	p. 144
Purple Balloons on Market Street	p. 149
Suggestions and Resources	p. 159
About the Editor	p. 161
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