Coming June 1, 2027
Unconditional Love
Coming Out, Being Judged, and Learning to Love Myself Anyway
A story of identity, courage, and learning to love yourself without conditions.
By Joseph Behnke · Pre-orders open March 17, 2027
The Press
Every page matters.
Author-owned. Trauma-born. Healing-fueled. A press built from lived testimony—where suicide prevention isn't a footer link, it's the point.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
This September, Books by Behnke pauses to honor and remember every life lost to suicide, the loved ones who carry their memories, and every person who may be struggling silently.
Your life matters. Your story matters. And your story is not over.
Books by Behnke would like to take a moment of silence in loving memory of Jack.
Jack holds a deeply personal place in the heart and story of our Founder & CEO, Joseph. His loss continues to be incredibly difficult, and his memory remains a part of Joseph's life, his writing, and the stories that have shaped him.
Jack, may you rest in peace and finally have found the peace you deserved.
You are loved.
You are missed.
You are remembered.
Always.
You are not alone.
If you are struggling, hurting, or feel like there is nowhere left to turn, please reach out. There are people ready to listen, and there is still more of your story to be written.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
A note from the author
“You deserve to be loved exactly as you are.”
Joseph writes about identity, relationships, heartbreak, growth, and the long work of learning to live authentically.
Meet Joseph →Without conditions. Without exceptions. Without apology.
Pre-orders open March 17, 2027 · Releases June 1, 2027