Vastly more than that : stories of lesbians and gay men in recovery

An articulate and thoughtful analysis of gay men and lesbian women navigating the recovery maze explores both the universality of the recovery experience and the special nature of recovery as gay men and lesbian women experience it. Poignant personal stories provide a compassionate look at the struggles and successes of lesbians and gay men in recovery. In this analysis of gay men and lesbians navigating the recovery maze, Guy Kettelhack provides a sense of what it's like for gay man and lesbians to overcome crippling self-hatred as he examines the challenges, triumphs, and setbacks they face in dealing with compulsive behaviour and addiction. A thoughtful study of compulsive behaviors draws on the the experiences of gay men and lesbians confronting the challenges of recovery as they struggle to overcome self-hatred as they deal with alcohol, drug, food, sex, work, or other addictions. Original.