Posted January 18th, 2010 by Michael Airhart

People who were spiritually and emotionally injured by “ex-gay” ministries and reparative therapy gathered in south Florida two months ago to reflect on their experiences and their recovery.

The conference organizers have now made video of these recollections available. Video length: about 50 minutes.

Reflections from Survivors of Ex-Gay Ministries & Reparative Therapy from SOULFORCE on Vimeo.

The Anti-Heterosexism Conference was co-sponsored by Soulforce, the National Black Justice Coalition, Truth Wins Out, Box Turtle Bulletin, Equality Florida, and Beyond Ex-Gay.

Posted September 21st, 2009

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Posted January 14th, 2009 by Wayne Besen

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Posted June 23rd, 2008 by Wayne Besen

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Posted June 4th, 2008

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.