In this part of The Dr. J Show interview with counselor and Catholic missionary Bryan Shen, he discusses the hidden emotional roots of same-sex attraction, especially within religious communities. Shen explains how trauma, perfectionism, and family dysfunction can create deep psychological wounds that manifest as identity confusion. He challenges Western narratives that promote affirmation without understanding and stresses the urgent need for proper education and pastoral care, particularly for seminarians and clergy. With real-life examples from his work across Asia, Shen exposes the dangers of untrained interventions, the spiritual costs of emotional repression, and the healing power of truth, humility, and faith.

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