Thrive
Fridays are for the softer stuff: the lessons, the stumbles, the small victories, and the moments that remind me I’m still here, still trying, still becoming.
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Wayne Besen with TWO released an informative booklet about and exgay conversion ministry I ran before joining the Exodus staff I needed to speak out against conversion therapy and other harmful practices. It was important for my healing as an ex-gay survivor and for accountability to the public as a former leader. Here are some…
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What an amazing moment in history Yesterday was quite the experience, though not exactly a blast. I spent about two hours in Downtown Orlando with my friend Allen, and guess what? Thousands of people were there! We had a few close calls with MAGA cult members shouting, “KING Trump!” and that led to an exchange…
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The Danger of Spiritual Maturity vs. A Holistic Maturation Process “They (those who consider themselves spiritually mature) might assume their spiritual status excuses or transcends their personal shortcomings. This creates a kind of spiritual bypass—where faith becomes a way to avoid real growth instead of catalyzing it. “Spiritual maturity” is tossed around in religious circles…
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Explore how engaging in creative activities like writing, art, or music can aid in personal healing and self-discovery It’s been a little over three weeks and I have unpaused my Thrive Substack newsletter(s) after some much needed “rest” in the amount of unnecessary online time and energy consuming distractions I led myself into. Now to…
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I no longer fear Satan Bunny! Easter is still a meaningful celebration for me. Alongside my love for the Divine, I no longer worry about “Satan Bunny,” and I can wear pretty Easter bonnets if I want to. My first Easter “Resurrection Sunday” as a born-again believer… If you’re wondering why I have “Easter” marked…
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With Dan, and experimenting with others, my sexual training wheels finally fell off and I have newfound confidence in the bedroom. “One man’s porn is another man’s instructional video.” You’re a Wolf… A few months after coming out, I tried the Scruff app. I flirted but didn’t send explicit photos; just my profile picture. I…
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Why or why not? In your memoir, did you feel it was important to talk about your sexuality and sexual experiences? Why or why not? Sexuality… That’s exactly why I wrote the book! My sexuality and the struggles I faced with embracing it led to some crazy and amazing life experiences. After decades in the…
