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Irritating and constricting/ elating and elastic-being "ex" as a lesbian
Journal of Lesbian Studies
|May 14, 2014
Summary
This article explores complex ex-lover relationships and co-parenting dynamics within a lesbian family. It examines the challenges and rewards of building a shared world while navigating internalized critiques and family tensions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Explores the multifaceted nature of past romantic relationships.
- Addresses the complexities of co-parenting arrangements.
- Examines the formation and dynamics of non-traditional family structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the emotional and relational landscapes of ex-lover connections.
- To detail a specific co-parenting experience involving two sons and a daughter.
- To discuss the aspirations and characteristics of a lesbian family unit.
Main Methods:
- Combines poetic and prose narrative styles.
- Employs autoethnographic reflection.
- Qualitative exploration of relationship dynamics and family formation.
Main Results:
- Identifies "troubling voices" from past relationships that impact the present.
- Describes the "dark and bright aspects" of a co-parenting relationship.
- Highlights tensions and comforts within a blended family structure.
Conclusions:
- Past relationships significantly shape present experiences and self-perception.
- Co-parenting in non-traditional families presents unique challenges and rewards.
- Lesbian families strive for specific values like empowerment, respect, and resource sharing.
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