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In *The Fixed Stars*, author Molly Wizenberg recounts the pivotal moment at age 36 when a brief, unfamiliar connection with a female attorney challenged her self‑definition. Married to a man for nearly ten years and mother to a toddler, she faces the sudden realization that her sexual orientation is not a fixed trait but a dynamic part of herself. Through candid storytelling, she chronicles the stages of separation and divorce, the struggle of coming out to family and friends, and the practical and emotional aspects of co‑parenting. Her narrative explores broader questions about desire, identity, and family, ultimately advocating for the acceptance of change and the search for authentic selves.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Molly Wizenberg
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