Author: Marie DavidsonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781521275665
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Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Besides giving an in-depth overview of the science behind the Ex-Gay phenomenon, Davidson removes the veil that has kept ex-gays swathed in privacy. Testimonials from around the world reveal the mental, spiritual and therapeutic journey out of the gay mindset. Each confirms the science of mindful change --- how neuronal pathways of the brain can actually die with non-use and, with the right focus and protocols, be replaced with new pathways. Indeed, Ex-Gays not only confirm the science of neuroplasticity in regards to attraction but also confirm what the Bible teaches about transformation:TRANSFORMATION INVOLVES THE RENEWING OF THE MIND."Some tell me that my journey is extraordinary. In reality, I do not believe it is. After much reflection, I now see that my early life was very similar to that of a multitude of same-sex attracted men, and yes even some women. The difference is this: I was unknowingly at first given the freedom, and took it, to open a door that enabled me to scratch well below the surface of my conscious mind and to think outside the box of what have now become mainstream society's beliefs about sexual orientation."Excerpt of James Parker's Testimonial (AUSTRALIA)"Then, I realized that my fear of abandonment was the root cause of my same-sex attraction. The memory of my three-year-old self, watching my mother with my sister...and my perception of her abandoning me returned. It was as if a light switch had been flicked on. God had unzipped me of all of my anger now. It was over. I can see now, that I was battling for my soul."Excerpt of Jennifer Thorne's Testimonial (USA)"People I knew in the lifestyle died, got sick or changed in a frightening way. That's what happened for those with lots of sex partners and broken relationships...This is when I started praying ...Well, no angels singing, no Hollywood-like miracle right away. Then I saw a religious program on TV and called their "Hopeline." I chatted with someone who gave me the link to Homosexuals Anonymous. HA had an online program, and I enrolled. I thought my same-sex attractions were immutable. Now I know better." Excerpt from Robert Gollwitzer's Testimonial (GERMANY)"This book is beautiful and so needed. I see this very thing in the SSA patients I see. They are stuck developmentally. The real issues are psychological, emotional and spiritual and should be addressed." Kathy, LPC"Marie Davidson has written a powerful antidote to the propaganda of genetic homosexuality being perpetrated in our secular culture and prevaricating psychotherapy community. Much of my personal life journey from angry atheist lesbian to grateful Christian Ex-Homosexual is reflected in these pages along with the stories of many others from around the world. Davidson's book is an inspiring testament to the hope and healing available to all and to the thousands who have been freed from homosexuality through the grace of God and the power of Jesus Christ." Robin Goodspeed, Christian Ex-Homosexual,President, Voice of the Voiceless.infoAbout the Author:Marie Davidson, M.Ed. witnessed the daily struggles and depression in some of her same-sex attracted students. She helped prevent a suicide by helping one student get treatment, but there was nothing she could have done to help a student who died of AIDS complications at age 21. Davidson wrote this book to show those with unwanted same-sex attraction that they can heal from past hurts and become who they were meant to be.
