Posted June 4th, 2008
To highlight the trauma ex-gay ministries often cause families, TWO has eleased an exclusive video documenting the story of “ex-gay” survivor Robert Elster, who participated in ex-gay programs for 20 years. Convinced by these groups that he was cured, he married his wife Judy for 15 years and they had two children. Unfortunately, the marriage ended because Robert had not become straight. He had been sold false hope and bought into what he now calls his “inauthentic self.” Today, he lives as an out, proud openly gay man in California.
Posted February 13th, 2008
Nick Cavnar spent 30 years as an Ex-Gay. When he finally found the strength to come out, he discovered a warm and friendly community ready to accept him.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Brent Almond suffered through the ‘ex-gay’ ministries. In this video, he opens up to TruthWinsOut.org about his harrowing experience.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Chris Camp was a victim of the “ex-gay” myth. For many years, he was a true believer, only to later realize he was living in denial.
In this video, he discusses how he had sex with women, prayed, tried sports and expensive therapy to go from gay to straight.
Camp also details how Exodus members would caress his hand during prayer meetings – highlighting how no one had “changed.”
Eventually, Camp found happiness by coming out of the closet. He closes his story by urging ‘ex-gay’ survivors to tell their stories on video for TruthWinsOut.org.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Scott Melendez discusses how he escaped the ‘ex-gay’ trap after seven years of hell.
This video details the harm of ‘ex-gay’ ministries and highlights how they are ineffective and even dangerous.
Having trouble with your sexuality? As Scott eloquently points out – coming out is the answer.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Clint Trout survived the “ex-gay” ministries. He attended several Exodus Internationals ministries – including a few that offered offered live exorcisms to rid clients of the “demon of homosexuality.” Other groups offered “laughing therapy” – which is demonstrated on this video.
The “ex-gay” trap was a drain that “ate Clint’s life for 13 years.” In fact, it stopped him from achieving his goals and dreams.
Posted July 1st, 2007
Posted May 24th, 2007
For thirty years, Victoria Lavin thought reading Scripture would make her straight. When the miracle “cure” did not work, she numbed her pain with drugs and alcohol.
In recovery for substance abuse, Victoria finally realized she was fine, just as she was. She came out to her pastor and he condemned her. Thankfully, Victoria’s daughter was there for support in her moment of need. As a result, Victoria reconnected with God and entered seminary.
Today, she is out and proud, living in rural Nebraska.
Coming Out was the “cure” she needed all along to find true happiness and be at peace with her spirituality.
