Reparative therapy??

Junction-Guy

I know this is a long shot, as the JW Cult was always reluctant to allow their members to seek therapy outside of the religion.

For those that have been keeping up on my latest revelation, you know that I have been confused sexually. What Im wanting to know is if anyone here has been through gay reparative therapy, what were the benefits? What were the costs?

There are many different groups that approach this differently, some are religious such as EXODUS, and some are secular based such as NARTH.

I have read their websites, and so much of what they say apply to me, there was an uncanny resemblance to my life when I was reading some of their life experiences.

Does anyone have any personal experience with this?

onlycurious

My Junction,

Don't know if you read my post on your other tread. Homosexuality is more than just inward attractions. If you aren't actively pursuing men sexually yet you have attractions without the desire to actually have sexual relations, this equates to inner turmoil.

I have heard wonderful testimonies from Exodus. Because of my core belief system I would personally reccommend receiving counsel from a group that is founded on Biblical principles. If you are dealing with sexual abuse in your past (I don't recall actually reading this, it is just my assumtion) , you will most likely need to go through a lot of therapy to uncover your persceptions about sex in general and your own sexuality.

By the way, are you a Christian now? For some reason I thought I remember reading your posts a while back and thinking that you are a Christian. If so, Exodus can really be of great value. I have always been privately intrigued by alternative lifestyles and pay close attention to these kinds of ministries.

onlycurious

OOOOPPPPPPSSSSS.... Make that MR Junction.....not MY Junction .......my foot is now in my mouth.....major typo

Junction-Guy

Yes, I am a christian, but in the past few years I have really let my prayer life go downhill, mostly out of my own guilt. I dont attend church here, and the only church I have felt comfortable in is is in Kentucky. I have no intentions of pursuing this lifestyle, I just need a little bit of therapy and alot of healing to put me back in the healthy frame of mind I was in when Amanda and I started dating. I need to rebuild my self confidence and self esteem.

onlycurious

I think it is important to remember our humaness and that we all struggle with our thought life. I know I will be honest and say I do but I am not homosexual. Love my man.

Romans 12:1 -2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the MERCIES of God, that you present your bodies aliving sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the RENEWING of your MIND, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

This would not have been in the scriptures if God didn't realize we needed to seek out his Word and continually renew our mind. Plug back in and begin to inquire of the Lord. He will bring healing faster than any $$$ given to a counsellor. By the way, He is our Great Counsellor.

Junction-Guy

Thank you, and yes he is our great counseler, I dont doubt that a bit, but sometimes you need more than scripture to heal. If I were sick I would go to a doctor. What Im looking for is my place to fit in. I found it once, and I will find it again. Im looking to make some friends, some guys to hang around with, go fishing with, normal guy things. Just sitting at home is not gonna get me anywhere but cause my anger to boil. Im gonna seek out a local support group for guys in my situation, and then work from there.

onlycurious

Please don't get me wrong, I am in no way suggesting that going to church, reading the Bible and prayer is a big bandaid. Surrounding ourselves with people who are going to offer us encouragement and sound advice.

Junction-Guy

Thanks, I dont believe there are any Bandaids, or quick fixes to my problem, but Im definitely gonna seek out more prayer, and also attend church more.

The best part about this therapy is that I will be with people who are symphatetic and know first hand the difficulties I have had. Networking is another reason I want to pursue this, because it can help put me in touch with people, who can help me with my plans. I dont have anything to lose by this, only things to gain.

Do you Mr. Jones?

http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts_changing.html

I wrote a lengthy post about my experiences with Reparative Therapy -- but I couldn't get it posted. (Have I been "barred"?) I hope this link helps.

DYMJ

Junction-Guy

I read that link, but it wasnt your personal experience, I would love to hear about that.

Reparative therapy??

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