Resources
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Nonmonogamy / Polyamory
Book Recommendations
- The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy — A classic, sex-positive guide to polyamory, communication, boundaries, jealousy, and ethical non-monogamy.
- More Than Two by Franklin Veaux & Eve Rickert — In-depth exploration of ethical polyamory, navigating relationships, agreements, and emotions.
- Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships by Tristan Taormino — Practical, interview-based guide covering different ENM formats, including polyamory.
- Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern — Connects attachment theory with polyamory; great for understanding security and jealousy.
Podcast
Multiamory — Covering just about every topic and configuration you could imagine.
Handout
Relationship Smorgasbord — Coming out of a relationship anarchy framework, but often used in poly relationships to form agreements and shared understandings across many domains of life.
Religious Trauma or Exploring LGBTQ Identity & Faith
Book Recommendations
- God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines — A faithful, scriptural argument for LGBTQ affirmation within Christianity.
- Torn by Justin Lee — An autobiographical journey from homophobia to leading one of the largest LGBTQ Christian organizations.
- Stranger at the Gate by Mel White — A powerful memoir about reconciling faith and LGBTQ identity within a deeply conservative Christian context.
Conference
Queer Christian Fellowship — Hosts online community groups and an annual conference exploring the intersection of faith and sexuality.
Coming Out
Book Recommendations
- Boys Like Us edited by Patrick Merla — Gay writers sharing their coming out stories.
- Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid by John Sovec.
- Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin — A classic 1950s novel exploring sexual identity in Paris.
Trans & Nonbinary Support
Book Recommendations
- Redefining Realness by Janet Mock — A powerful memoir blending personal experience with reflections on identity and society.
- In the Darkroom by Susan Faludi — A memoir exploring identity through the author’s father’s late-life transition.
Organizations & Businesses
- Stand With Trans — Affirming support for trans and nonbinary youth and their families.
- Sephora — Supportive resources for trans and nonbinary customers.
- Strands for Trans — Inclusive hair salons.
- Corktown Health — Comprehensive HIV and LGBTQ healthcare.
- Affirmations — Oakland County LGBTQ Community Center.
- Be Well Medical Center — LGBTQ and PLWH medical services.
ADHD / Neurodiversity
Resources
- CHADD — Resources for children and adults with ADHD.
- Spouses of People with ADHD
Grief & Loss
Resources
- David Kessler — Leading expert on grief and loss.
- Modern Loss — Candid conversations about grief.
- A to Z Healing Toolbox by Susan Hannifin-MacNab — Practical strategies and coping tools.
- State of Michigan Resource List by County
Kinks & Fetishes
Resources
- Journal of Kink — Open-access academic articles. Journal of Kink
- FetLife — Social network for the BDSM and kink community.