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Is A National Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy On Its Way?

Mathew Shurka developed feelings for a friend of the same-sex as a teenager. His father sought to change his sexuality through the controversial conversion therapy. Now, Shurka is one of the many advocates leading the movement to ban the practice throughout the United States.

Is A National Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy On Its Way?

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Mathew Shurka, Survivor of Gay Conversion Therapy, Becomes Leading Advocate for Federal Ban Movement

When Mathew Shurka was 16 years old, he found himself attracted to another boy. Confused and frightened by his feelings, he confided in his father. Initially supportive, Efraim Shurka feared his son’s homosexuality would hinder Mathew’s future success and happiness and sought a way to “fix” his son. He believed he’d found his answer in conversion therapy.

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