How I Survived the Ex-gay Movement

Below are some links I find helpful in my recovery from the Ex-Gay Movement and in my personal and professional development.

Ex-Gay Information

ExGayWatch.com
This well-presented blog gives all the current info about the ex-gay movement. Written with skill and accuracy, it has highlighted the Homo No Mo Halfway House.

ReligiousTolerance.org
Introduction to Reparative and Similar Therapies offers a balanced, thoughtful look at the sorts of therapies and philosophies used by those trying to change GLBT people.

Ex-gay Seminar
The Ex-Gay Movement: History, Psychology and Politics is a site filled lots of detailed info about the ex-gay movement including a timeline and description of the different therapies used by ex-gay groups.

The Radical Religious Right pages
Ex-Gay Ministries Information, lists loads of links about the Ex-Gay movement.

AnythingButStraight.com
Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth. Wayne R. Besen wrote an excellent book about the Ex-gay movement based on research and many interviews. His site is loaded with useful information.

History

Androphile.org
The World History of Male Love. This site is jammed packed with information about the history of same sex love around the world. Well written, informative and affirming.

Paul Halsall's People with a History
An On-line Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* History.
This site provides excellent information about GLBT history. I learn something new every time I visit.

GeneralPicture.com
A Gay Quaker Timeline, 1820's-1950's
Mitch Gould provides fascinating historical information about Quakers and their affirmation of Queer folks for generations.

RictorNorton.co.uk
Gay History and Literature-Essays by Rictor Norton
Mr. Norton offers an array of engaging and easy to read essays about the history of homophobia.

JohnCarroll.Info
John Carroll, The former TV Survivor (Marquesas) includes GLBT history of the Nazi's movement against gays, the Stonewall Rebellion and an account of the first gay activist (along with a number of sexy pictures of himself)

SodomyLaws.org
The History of Sodomy Laws in the United States provides extensive information about the history and philosophy behind Sodomy laws in the US dated back to colonial times.

GLBT Spirituality

GayChristian.Net
Gay Christian Network offers a positive and safe message board, a weekly radio program, live chats and great resources. It is a growing cyber community for Queer Christians

SLAAFWS.org
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
One of the reasons men and women flock to ex-gay programs is to find help overcoming sex or relationship addiction. SLAA provides men and women a safe place to find help with addiction issues. Both straight and queer folks are welcome to their meetings.

SpiritualFruits.com
Spiritual Fruits provides visitors with easy to read Bible commentary about GLBT issues. Great links and provocative essays.

ChristianLesbians.com
Christian Lesbians provides inspiring coming OUT stories, a chat room, a daily devotional and many essays, including the insightful, "A Response to Ex-Gay Ministries."

IndeGayForum.org
Read thoughtful and thought provoding articles at the Independent Gay Forum. Some of the nation’s greatest minds grapple with issues surrounding ethics, politics, and culture

QSpirit.org
Christian De La Huerta's Q-Spirit seeks help GLBT folks 'fully claim our spiritual roles of service, leadership and community enrichment in the world.'

MelWhite.org
Mel White spent over 35 years struggling with his homosexual desires and finally came OUT. While still in the closet, he worked with the likes of Jerry Falwell and Pat Roberstson. His site is affirming and informative.

BeliefNet.com
Beliefnet is not just for GLBT folks, but it is friendly towards us. It offers information about all sorts of spiritual practices and religions. Be sure to check out the ìBelief-O-Maticî online quiz.

Truluck.com
Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse. Dr. Rembert S. Truluck provides tons of information about the Bible and Homosexuality, the ex-gay movement annd much, much more.

Whosoever.org
Whosoever.org provides viewings with insightful and well written articles about Queer spirituality, the ex-gay movement and related issues.

Fun Stuff

BettyBowers.com
Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian
Droll, at times deliciously irreverent and drenched in satire, Betty Bowers single handedly takes on the Conservative Right Wing Ex-gay establishment.

TheOnion.com
The Onion delivers saucy satire of contemporary news and culture. They have funny Ex-Gay articles too.

WizardRealm.com
Barbarian's Online Test Page lists scores of personality, intelligence, relationship and fun tests to take on line.

Shotime's Queer Duck
Queer Duck! Check out that zany duck that not only is a funny bird, but actually tackles some hot topics.

TheSimpsons.com
The Simpsons never fail to make us laugh at ourselves and our country.