When Husbands Come Out of the Closet

Based on the results of a landmark study and years of clinical experience, this book is a poignant and compassionate look at the conflicting emotions experienced by women who learn of their husbands' homosexuality. Focusing on the wives' perspectives, author Jean Schaar Gochros offers support, encouragement, and practical advice for coping with the stigma, fear, and stress experienced by women trying to cope with their husbands' homosexuality. She combines comprehensive research and personal case histories to develop crucial guidelines for helping professionals who counsel such couples.