Intimacy After Trauma
A Guide for Gay Men
$54.19
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
18 March 2026
Summary
Have you ever felt hesitant to let someone in because you’re scared of what they might find? Or have you been hiding parts of yourself because you’re convinced that the real you is “too much”?
In a world where conversations around trauma and intimacy are sparse, particularly within gay relationships, this essential book from experienced therapist, Michael Duryea, offers the perfect antidote. Laying the groundwork to transform shame into self-acceptance, this book places the shared exp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781805017097 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1805017098 |
| Author: | Michael Duryea |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
Intimacy After Trauma is a manifesto on structural optimism in queer relationships. It shows that pitfalls may be dodged like briar patches with self-awareness, informed external voices, and recognition of the ‘emotional climate’ one has built with one’s partner. It is a mille-feuille of queer insight and, with its combination of psychoanalysis and heart, it is a most edifying read! – Tom Read Wilson, Actor/PresenterMichael is a gifted clinician who brings his lived experience into a healing and helpful book. In a moment where automation is everywhere, this timely book brings a sense of helpfulness and humanity to gay men. – Eric Deeter, MA, LMHC, individual and couples therapist in Seattle, WashingtonI read this book right after a breakup, and it honestly helped me make sense of a lot of things I’d been sitting with. It didn’t take the pain away, but it gave me a clearer picture of what actually happened and how to move forward without carrying all the weight. – Dustin Koncinsky - collage artist and product experience manager living in Seattle
About The Author
Michael Duryea
Michael Duryea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a deep passion for assisting couples in navigating the complexities of their relationships by building effective communication and mutual understanding. His unique therapeutic approach is enriched by extensive training in EFT, Gottman, IFS, and CBT. Michael is also a mixed media artist whose work explores representations of the human psyche and relational dynamics.
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