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The Reckoning Book

A Gay Man's Wake Up Call To His Own Bullshit

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You already did the brave thing. You came out. Or left. Or rebuilt. Or blew up something that wasn't working and survived the fallout.

You handled it.

So explain this. Why are you negotiating again?

The Reckoning is for the gay man who already proved he can handle hard things. And is now stuck managing a life that technically works.

On paper? Solid. In reality? A little flat. A little predictable. A little too safe for someone who once detonated his entire identity.

THIS IS NOT A "REINVENT YOURSELF" BOOK

You don't need a rebrand. You don't need a vision board. You don't need to discover your inner child.

You need to admit where you're bored with your own excuses.

This isn't about the closet. It's about the comfort zone you built after it. The career you tolerate. The relationship you don't question too hard. The sex that's fine. The ambition you quietly downgraded.

You call it maturity. Sometimes it's just fear in better lighting.

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Here's The Part That Will Annoy You

You didn't get stuck. You chose stable. Over and over. You chose not to disrupt what you worked so hard to build.

Makes sense. But let's not pretend that "makes sense" equals "feels alive."

The Reckoning doesn't shame you for that. It just refuses to let you keep calling it accidental.

WHAT THIS BOOK ACTUALLY DOES

It names:

Where thinking replaced movement.
Where responsibility became an alibi.
Where being the "evolved gay man" turned into being politely contained.

It reframes the detour. Not as failure. As feedback you've been ignoring because acting on it would make things inconvenient. And inconvenient is harder to justify than miserable.

This is for you if you're a gay man who

Already survived a big reckoning, rebuilt once, proved you're resilient. And now you're quietly thinking: "Is this it?"

If you want reassurance, this isn't your book. If you want clarity, even if it stings, it is.

HOW THIS FITS

The Reckoning Experience is the six-stage framework that takes a gay man from knowing something has to change to actually changing it. The Reckoning group program is where that work happens with other men. This book is where it lives on the page.

WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH

Not hype, or a dramatic second act. Clarity. Language for the negotiations you've normalized. And the slightly irritating realization that the detour wasn't sabotage. It was instruction you just skimmed.

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"With sharp with an unabashed transparency Rick not only shares his colorful story but also includes a roadmap of self-discovery to assist the reader with their own journey. It is an entertaining and provocative read!"
- Joel Barrett 
   Joel Speaks Out
"For every person who has struggled to come to terms with the true person inside of themselves, this book is a must read. The potential to live the life that your highest power intends for you, requires that you get honest about who you are. Rick gives gay men and women permission to break down their walls, resistance and fears so they can live with passion and truth. Rick does this with humor and insights from walking his own path and helping hundreds of people along their own journey. If you are a individual contemplating your sexuality, this book truly cuts to the chase and offers timeless insights so you can get on with LIVING your life instead of just thinking about living it."
- Melanie Gorman – Sr. 
   VP YourTango Experts
"If you are looking for practical guidance wrapped in a truly humanistic approach, Rick Clemons is the guide you are looking for. He presents his insightful advice in way that real people in the real world can apply to their lives. As a therapist that specializes in helping people come out and live their true lives, I highly recommend Rick for his compassionate and honest approach to finding your own truth."
- Elliott Kronenfeld 
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"Frankly My Dear I’m Gay is a heartfelt, and witty look at a controversial topic – coming out late after living in a traditionally heterosexual marriage. This is a rare find in a book where the story of the journey is shared, accompanied by practical tools for navigating the transformation from who you’ve thought you’ve always been to who you’ve always been in your sexual energy. Spoken from the heart with directness, care, love and humor, Clemons provides an arms wide open approach to help those struggling with living their sexual truth."
- Joe Kort 
   PhD, MSW, MA, Author of “Is My Husband Gay, Straight, or Bi?
"It takes courage to practice radical transparency, especially when sharing the awkward and often painful coming-of-age experiences that can pave the way to coming out. Rick’s authentic, sweet and comedic voice makes it safe to walk with him through the messy parts of his life and inspires you to celebrate when he discovers his path to self-acceptance and love. Easily relatable and full of heart, “Frankly my dear I’m gay” is a fun read for anyone who’s been there and great companion guide for those who are ready Come Out to play."
- Jesse Brune-Horan 
   Spiritual Director/Co-Founder, Inspire Spiritual Community
“This book breathes new life into every gay mans journey to self acceptance, love and the difficult, yet liberating, process of “Coming Out.” Rick does an excellent job of mixing his personal experiences with humor to tell an honest and candid story that anyone coming out can appreciate. This book is a must read for anyone who is questioning their sexuality or for friends of anyone who has recently come out.”
- David Cruz, 111 
   Founder of Finding-Cupid.com and Matchmaker on Bravo TV’s The Millionaire Matchmaker
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