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Richard Socarides, Son of the Founder of Conversion Therapy, on Coming Out to His Dad

Nathan Manske | Posted 06.08.2013 | Gay Voices
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Dr. Charles Socarides didn't just believe that homosexuality could be cured, he was one of the most sought-after therapists for people who wanted to become straight. And for Richard, that hit a little too close to home.

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Opening the Closet Door on Straight Man's LGBT Book

Gregory G. Allen | Posted 11.27.2012 | Gay Voices
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The Cross in the Closet, by Timothy Kurek, was published on national coming out day this year. Kurek pretended to be gay for a year to walk a mile in someone else's shoes. Having recently finished the book, I find myself in an odd place about it.

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WATCH: Man Recounts Coming Out To His Family After 28-Year Straight Marriage

Nathan Manske | Posted 10.30.2012 | Gay Voices
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LGBTQ Stories: Gay Couple's 4-year (and Counting) Relationship Began 20 Minutes Late

Nathan Manske | Posted 09.18.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: AIDS/LifeCycle Participant Recounts When Her Housewife Mom Told Her She Had AIDS

Nathan Manske | Posted 08.04.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Native Hawaiian Recalls Queer Life Before Westernization

Nathan Manske | Posted 03.24.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Transgender Man Receives Apology, Respect After 5-Year Wait

Nathan Manske | Posted 03.14.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Gay Conversion Therapy Victim's Recalls Doc Telling His Parents, 'Your Son Is Straight Now'

Nathan Manske | Posted 02.14.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Cesar Galindo On AIDS: 'I Had Lost Over 100 People'

Nathan Manske | Posted 01.30.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Dustin Lance Black Reveals How He Came Out

Nathan Manske | Posted 01.17.2012 | Gay Voices
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True LGBTQ Stories: Houston Mayor Annise Parker's Young and Forbidden Love (VIDEO)

Nathan Manske | Posted 01.10.2012 | Gay Voices
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True LGBTQ Stories: 'I Remember Seeing The Blood Flowing Out Of His Face': Remembering Prop 8, Three Years Later (VIDEO)

Nathan Manske | Posted 01.03.2012 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: After Facing Death, Woman Faces Her Own Sexuality

Nathan Manske | Posted 12.27.2011 | Gay Voices
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WATCH: Gay Conversion Therapy Victim Shares His Story

Nathan Manske | Posted 12.06.2011 | Gay Voices
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