You've Been Blocked

2025 American Book Fest, Best Book Awards Finalist and Independent Author Network, Book Of The Year Awards FinalistIn You've Been Blocked, Joseph Contorer, MA, LMFT, imparts personal and professional experience into a critical, controversial discussion.You've Been BlockedA thought-provoking discussion for gay men to inspire individual and collective evolving. You've Been Blocked explains how gay boys are inhibited or blocked from being their naturally true selves. Subsequent blocking challenges, including perfection-seeking and people-pleasing are likely within the complex dynamics of the adult gay male community (GMC).Topics and Questions and Discussion Covered by You've Been BlockedHow and why gay men are blockedConsequences of searching for perfectionThe M-Ranking® influence and prioritization of masculinity and visual aestheticsNarcissistic and alcoholic behaviorHow to unblockExamples of interested readersGay men, including those interested in self-help, therapy and recoveryParents, family, and other alliesTherapists, clinicians, and case managersTeachers, educators, religious and community leaders, and politicians