Hart to Harts
Hart to Harts
What is your coming out story?
What is your coming out story?
What is your coming out story?
Monday 14th June 2021
Hear Erik's powerful story of coming out and surviving conversion therapy on 'Hart to Harts'. A tale of resilience, support, and advocacy.
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Get the buttons here!Erik's Journey: Coming Out and Surviving Conversion Therapy
It was an experience like no other, where you really are just stripped down to your innermost core, your shields taken away...
Imagine the courage it takes to come out as gay in a conservative, Catholic household. Erik Thompson faced this challenge head-on, and in this episode of 'Hart to Harts', he opens up about his deeply personal journey. Erik shares the emotional highs and lows of coming out, highlighting the invaluable support he received from true friends who stood by him through thick and thin.
However, his story takes a harrowing turn as he recounts his experience with conversion therapy, a controversial practice still prevalent in many parts of the world. Erik describes this ordeal as one that stripped him to his core, forcing him to rebuild himself from the ground up. His resilience and determination to not just survive but thrive offer a powerful message of hope and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of support systems and the need for continued advocacy against harmful practices like conversion therapy. Tune in to connect with Erik's story and find inspiration in his unwavering spirit.