Prominent Gay Public Figure Gives Up Homosexual Lifestyle

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Article information

Volume:

Sexual Reorientation Supported in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy – 12-2-E April 2003 – 36pp (1-36)

Topics:

Ex-Gay Experience, Jewish Help, Once-gay/Ex-gay

Author:

Waller, Roy
Prominent Gay Public Figure Gives Up Homosexual Lifestyle
The Muslim View of Homosexuality
Major Scientific Study Examines Domestic Violence Among Gay Men
Canadian Court Ruling May Expose Pre-School Children to Homosexual Literature
New Study Indicates Gays and Lesbians Prone To Psychological Symptoms and Substance Abuse
A.P.A. Journal Article Considers Religious Values and Same-Sex Attraction
CANADIAN TEACHER HARRASSED FOR EXPRESSING VIEWS ON HOMOSEXUALITY
Pediatricians’ Groups Differ On Attitudes Toward Homosexual Parenting
Risk Factors Associated with Lesbianism May Be Higher than with Gay Men
Minnesota Psychologist Threatened For Pro-Reorientation Therapy Stance
New Zealand Study Suggests Higher Rates Of Self-Harm And Suicidal Behavior For Same-Sex Attracted Individuals
The “Brave New World” of Men Who Breastfeed
Spitzer Study Just Published: Evidence Found for Effectiveness of Reorientation Therapy
Spitzer Study Stirs Further Debate Over Reorientation Therapy
Increased Drug Use Adds Additional Dangers To Gay Lifestyle
Diverse Coalition Forms To Support People Seeking ‘Non-Gay’ Alternatives To Unwanted Homosexuality

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