The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposals to ban “conversion therapy”. The consultation focuses on: targeting physical acts conducted in the name of conversion therapy; targeting talking conversion therapy with a new criminal offence; and producing a package of holistic measures, such as Conversion Therapy Protection Orders, new support for victims, restricting promotion,…
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My father’s neglect, emotional abuse, my mother’s emotional abuse and living in a dysfunctional family where my masculinity was seen as volatile, I was shamed repeatedly for being a boy and was forced to act like a girl throughout my childhood. School forcefully crossed dressed me and later I was sexually abused by a relative.…
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Ever since I was young, I could always remember myself feeling more inclined towards the same-sex. I can’t pinpoint at what age I remember it started but I feel like it was either at 7,8, or 9 years old. At first, I didn’t believe that I was attracted to the same-sex. I tried to deny…
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The Welsh Government has set out to ban “conversion therapy” as part of their LGBTQ+ Action Plan and is consulting with the public. This consultation closes on 22 October 2021. Respond here to the consultation. Here is our guide on how to respond: Q1. Do you think the Action Plan will increase equality for LGBTQ+…
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The Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is also consulting with the public on the ban of provision or promotion of LGBT+ conversion therapy in Scotland. The consultation will close on 13th August 2021. You can respond to the consultation here. Here is our guide on how to respond: Q1 What are…
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There is no doubt that no one chooses to experience same-sex lust, however, do we have a choice in how we live our lives and what identities we take? The Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy in the UK, written by LGBT charity Stonewall states: For people who are unhappy about their sexual orientation or…
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We are excited to be joined by Katy Faust, founder and director of Them Before Us, a childrens’ rights organisation. Katy is committed to putting the needs of children at the forefront of the battle surrounding the very foundation of our society – marriage and family. Her latest book Them Before Us, Why We Need…
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Around middle school, it was around the time I was beginning to feel the temptations seek in. But when hitting 9th grade in high school, that’s when it became evident. A friend I knew in middle school became an arousing crush (not really a romantic interest but more so over a sexual interest). I then…
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There was no precedent for my SSA, for as long as I can remember, I looked at girls differently, the way my peers described their attraction to boys was the way I felt towards girls, as well as guys, however, my attraction to guys has decreased considerably over time while my SSA remains prominent.. more…
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My same-sex attraction started when I was 15 after a sexual abuse incident. The perpetrator was one of my relatives. Prior to that, I did not have an attraction towards men. What sort of things helped you in your journey and through your struggle? After 23 years I discovered that there is therapy offered for…
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