Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths and Loving Myself Fully

Perfectly Queer is a humorous, heartwarming memoir that follows a wife and mother's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s. It is a story of hope and inspiration for those who are starting or are in the middle of their journey, and an affirmation to those who have been through it to stand proudly on the other side.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd

Perfectly Queer is a humorous, heartwarming memoir that follows the journey of a wife and mother as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s. Jill had a seemingly perfect 20-year relationship with her college sweetheart, two wonderful kids, and a rescue cat from the Humane Society. They lived in a nice suburban home with a white picket fence and owned a small bar that was rated one of the "Best Mom & Pop" businesses in Tampa Bay. From the outside, everything looked perfect.

Perfectly Queer takes the reader on Jillian Abby's poignant and painfully funny rollercoaster of self-discovery as she identifies and eventually accepts herself as a lesbian just before her 40th birthday. Living her new truth means leaving behind a life that, by societal standards, is nearly perfect. This is a story for anyone who is hiding a piece of themselves and wants to know if it's safe to be revealed. It's for the parent who must choose between their own happiness and the stability of their family, wondering if prioritizing themselves is selfish. It's for the person potentially facing a major life upheaval filled with unknowns in the future who is seeking reassurance that everything will work out just fine. It's a story of hope and inspiration to those who are starting or are in the middle of their journey, and an affirmation to those who have been through it to stand proudly on the other side.

Jillian Abby's journey is filled with humor, heartache, and self-reflection. She grapples with the fear of disappointing her family, the loss of her identity, and the uncertainty of what the future holds. Through it all, she remains resilient and determined to live authentically. Her story is a testament to the power of self-love and acceptance, and a reminder that we all have the courage to be our true selves, no matter what our circumstances may be.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788178754