Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home

Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home PDF Author: Alex Alberto
Publisher: Quilted Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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Book Description
In a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of Alex Alberto’s decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family. In these essays, Alex attempts to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develops a powerful bond with the woman their partner loves; sits through a tense Thanksgiving Dinner with religious in-laws; questions the need for rules and hierarchy in their relationships; experiences the intensity of a triad; wrestles with the fragility baked into the nuclear family after their father’s stroke; and explores their queerness and gender identity in English, in New York, while struggling to reconcile their newfound self in their native French-Canadian language and culture. Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work of creating a love life that resists conventional narratives. “Entwined is a goddamn bible for poly-curious people.” —Chloe Caldwell (she/her), 37, questioning “For Alex, polyamory is about creating a family. By getting to know them and their reality, you gain entry to a world that might otherwise seem intimidating.” —Sofia M. (she/her), 64, mother of a polyamorous person “Entwined is about the desire to create a life outside of capitalism, heteronormativity, and patriarchy.” —Samantha Paige Rosen (she/her), 33, queer and monogamous “Entwined had me captivated from start to finish. It will no doubt influence my approach to romance and family.” —Rio C. (she/her), 21, queer, trans, and curious about polyamory “The variety in content and structure makes it a quick read. Entwined deepened my understanding of polyamory’s possibilities; it’s not all swinging and sex parties.” —Melissa Gopp-Warner (she/her), 43, queer/questioning and monogamous “I laughed, cried, and felt my heart fill the fuck up.” — Dan D. (they), 36, queer and newly navigating non-monogamy within a lifelong partnership

Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home

Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home PDF Author: Alex Alberto
Publisher: Quilted Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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Book Description
In a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of Alex Alberto’s decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family. In these essays, Alex attempts to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develops a powerful bond with the woman their partner loves; sits through a tense Thanksgiving Dinner with religious in-laws; questions the need for rules and hierarchy in their relationships; experiences the intensity of a triad; wrestles with the fragility baked into the nuclear family after their father’s stroke; and explores their queerness and gender identity in English, in New York, while struggling to reconcile their newfound self in their native French-Canadian language and culture. Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work of creating a love life that resists conventional narratives. “Entwined is a goddamn bible for poly-curious people.” —Chloe Caldwell (she/her), 37, questioning “For Alex, polyamory is about creating a family. By getting to know them and their reality, you gain entry to a world that might otherwise seem intimidating.” —Sofia M. (she/her), 64, mother of a polyamorous person “Entwined is about the desire to create a life outside of capitalism, heteronormativity, and patriarchy.” —Samantha Paige Rosen (she/her), 33, queer and monogamous “Entwined had me captivated from start to finish. It will no doubt influence my approach to romance and family.” —Rio C. (she/her), 21, queer, trans, and curious about polyamory “The variety in content and structure makes it a quick read. Entwined deepened my understanding of polyamory’s possibilities; it’s not all swinging and sex parties.” —Melissa Gopp-Warner (she/her), 43, queer/questioning and monogamous “I laughed, cried, and felt my heart fill the fuck up.” — Dan D. (they), 36, queer and newly navigating non-monogamy within a lifelong partnership

Entwined

Entwined PDF Author: Alex Alberto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
In a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of Alex Alberto's decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family. In these essays, Alex attempts to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develops a powerful bond with the woman their partner loves; sits through a tense Thanksgiving Dinner with religious in-laws; questions the need for rules and hierarchy in their relationships; experiences the intensity of a triad; wrestles with the fragility baked into the nuclear family after their father's stroke; and explores their queerness and gender identity in English, in New York, while struggling to reconcile their newfound self in their native French-Canadian language and culture. Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work of creating a love life that resists conventional narratives. "Entwined is a goddamn bible for poly-curious people." -Chloe Caldwell (she/her), 37, questioning "For Alex, polyamory is about creating a family. By getting to know them and their reality you gain entry to a world that might otherwise seem intimidating." -Sofia M. (she/her), 64, mother of a polyamorous person "Entwined is about the desire to create a life outside of capitalism, heteronormativity, and the patriarchy." -Samantha Paige Rosen (she/her), 33, queer and monogamous "Entwined had me captivated from start to finish. It will no doubt influence my approach to romance and family." -Rio C. (she/her), 21, queer, trans, and curious about polyamory "The variety in content and structure makes it a quick read. Entwined deepened my understanding of polyamory's possibilities; it's not all swinging and sex parties." -Melissa Gopp-Warner (she/her), 43, queer/questioning and monogamous "I laughed, cried, and felt my heart fill the fuck up." - Dan D. (they), 36, queer and newly navigating non-monogamy within a lifelong partnership

It's Called Polyamory

It's Called Polyamory PDF Author: Tamara Pincus
Publisher: Thornapple Press
ISBN: 9781944934422
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
A primer on explaining to friends, family, and coworkers what "consensual nonmonogamy" means, and what living it means for you.

Compersion

Compersion PDF Author: Hypatia from Space
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781980465904
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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Book Description
Compersion can be defined as the opposite of jealousy. Hypatia, famous polyamorous blogger and inspirational writer, has intensively focused her research on this feeling somewhat unknown to most people. Through her careful research as well as her personal experience, she has come to the conclusion that compersion is within the reach of every polyamorous individual. However, this feeling of joy towards the happiness of our partners does not happen by chance, or without effort. Her hypothesis: Each polyamorous has specific individual needs that, once fulfilled, allow them to experience a solid and lasting sentiment of compersion. Hypatia warmly invites the reader on a journey of self-discovery to explore their inner selves to see what their essential compersion needs are. She also addresses the fundamental topic of how one can successfully support their partners and metamours in their own journey towards this liberating experience. Last, not least, she evokes the state of mind necessary for those who wish to develop, or integrate more fully, compersion into their lives. Controlling jealousy is great, but cultivating compersion is way better!