This week Erika Allison shares what it was like growing up in a religious household that didn't accept her being gay, and the journey that followed, including the growth that came from these experiences. 20 years and a lot of growth and self acceptance. Erika shares about her new book, Gay the Pray Away, featuring these helpful RAINBOW steps:

R - Reality Check

A - Assess your life

I - Integrate your parts back together

N - Nurture your North star

B - Build your inner compass

O - Open your heart

W - Work

 

03:35: Part 1: High School in Texas

8:44: Conversion Therapy

12:20: Listening to your inner compass

18:03: Chapter 2: College in Texas

22:26: 20 Years Later

36:37: Chapter Now

 

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