Publisher's Synopsis
Maria is a 24-year old, second-generation Argentinian woman, living in Canada who came out as a lesbian last year. Her parents are devout Catholics and opposed to homosexuality, and she feels they have not fully absorbed her sexual orientation - they see it as a 'phase'. She feels they are very gradually adjusting, but is concerned that announcing the plan to move in with her partner Lisa would disturb the current peaceful equilibrium in their relationship. Maria is getting pressure from Lisa, but is concerned that moving in would be extremely upsetting to her parents, and she is stuck as to how to go forward. Alex explores Maria's experience of 'guilt' here without assuming he understands what 'guilt' means to Maria.
