Tells the story of a mother's experience of having two gay children, one of which died from the AIDS disease, details his life before and after his illness was diagnosed, and how it affected the family.

Tucson-based clinical psychologist Baker, a consultant to the state of Arizona on child abuse and neglect, let gay children tell their own stories of gradual discovery that they are different, and suggest to adults involved with children how to enhance the lives of children who will grow up to be ga

In this compelling and sympathetic volume, the Chair of Arizona's Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues Committee and Co-Chair of Wingspan's Youth Services Committee breaks down the myths surrounding homosexuality that still pervade many schools and school playgrounds. Making her argument from the psychological perspective of the children involved, Baker presents successful practices and policies that can not only make schools a safer place, but can help GLBT youth to understand that they can grow up to lead normal, happy lives.

As a clinical psychologist, Jean Baker had always considered herself open-minded and tolerant, but found she wasn t prepared for the revelation that her only two children were both gay. Family Secrets is an inspirational story of how she and her family learned to accept one another and overcome their internalized fears and prejudices as well as how they coped with a much greater challenge in their personal lives--HIV/AIDS.

Family Secrets is more than a parenting memoir, however. It is a guide that draws upon research and scientific findings to capsize the myths and stereotypes that...