14 Ex-Ex-Gays Paving the Way Forward

In 2014, nine activists formerly involved with the "ex-gay" movement penned an open letter calling for a ban on so-called reparative or ex-gay therapy. Since they spoke out, more former conversionists stepped forward in denouncing the ineffective, unnecessary, and harmful practice; its use on minors has already been banned in four states and the District of Columbia. Following are just a few of the ex-ex gays leading the way. — Leslie Dobbins