BIG Moment for WHY
Today I turned in my final final of the final edits after proofing a paperback copy of WHY: A Memoir (I am thrilled!)
Last week, I received the "proof" of the paperback copy of my book WHY. Earlier today, I sent the final tweaks to my publisher. What a relief! I'm exhausted and excited.
Every time I read it; I feel a range of emotions. I have survived many different forms of abuse, including ex-gay cultish ideology, and now I am living authentically as a gay man after one helluva decades-long ride.
Throughout the book, alongside the raw and honest revelations, there are also weird, funny, or weirdly funny moments that make for good stories. Humor is one way I take back my power from trauma.
I genuinely hope this book will help LGBTQ+ teens in crisis to know they are not alone and can survive their current circumstances and thrive on the other side of what may seem like an impossible situation. They can be their own champion even when others don't care or accept the treasure they are as they are. I hope WHY will assist and encourage others to leave the cult of ex-gay ideology and prevent anyone from getting caught up in conversion therapy, especially under the guise of ex-gay ministry.
I hope it also helps the reader find compassion for those LGBTQ+ people still being held hostage by stigmatized religion and toxic ex-gay ideology.
Pre-orders of WHY: A Memoir has yet to be available, but you can sign up for publisher alerts (here) to be notified when they are. Click here for the book's page and my author's bio on the IOM website.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support. This memoir wouldn't have happened without your encouragement and help through some of the most difficult moments to write about.
Much love to you!