Gay Warrior: Transforming Betrayal into Wisdom

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Author: F. Jim Fickey

ISBN-10: 1879194376

ISBN-13: 9781879194373

Category: General & Miscellaneous Religion

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Part IIntroduction1The Warrior4The Puer8Initiation12Part IIBetrayal of the Gay Man17Sebastian and Violet: Violet and Sebastian: The Importance of Divorcing Our Mothers20Where's Dad? How Our Fathers Betray Us31The Consequences of Abandonment35A Father's Abuse40Initiation and the Father44Part IIIHow We Betray Ourselves49The Good Boy51Characteristics of the Good Boy53The Narcissist58Characteristics of the Narcissist63The Addict66Substance Addictions67Process Addictions69The Irresponsible Boy80The Oppressor84Part IVTransforming Betrayal into Wisdom: The Journey of Initiation89Betrayal Through Hiv92Betrayal Through War94A Profound Example96Coming Out: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway98Beyond Coming Out103Leaving Home: More than Just a New Address106Road Blocks109The Challenges of Leaving an Extended Family111Knowing When and How to Leave115Healing the Inner Homophobe: Me, Homophobic?117Therapy: A Contemporary Form of Initiation123Getting in Touch with Feelings125Part VThe Gay Warrior129The Warrior Relationship130Learning How to Work with Conflict137The Value of Anger141Healthy Dependence146Monogamy vs. Non Monogamy150Becoming Political157Warrior Work: Following One's Bliss161The Gay Elder166Developing a Spiritual Path173Part VIConclusion179Bibliography181