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Boy Erased Will Release Nov. 2, 2018

by John Smid | Nov 1, 2018 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action

As the new film Boy Erased is released to to the public on November 2, 2018, I’m being questioned about my role in the story of the film Some have asked if under the auspices of Love In Action people were actually treated the way that the film reflects....

To the Parents – I’m so sorry!

by John Smid | Sep 24, 2018 | ExExGay - I Acknowledge, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, Love In Action

  September 20, 2018 Written by John J. Smid Former Executive Director, Love In Action, Int’l. (20 years + 2 years leadership prior) Former Board Member, Exodus International (11 years) Nationwide spokesperson with the ExGay movement.   The film, Boy...

Boy Erased Becomes Movie – 2017

by John Smid | Jun 23, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action

  I’m happy to announce that Boy Erased will soon become a full feature film! A year ago a new book was released called “Boy Erased.” It’s a memoire written by Garrard Conley. The basic premise of the story stems from Garrard’s childhood being one where he...

A Parent’s Rejecting Heart – Shocking!

by John Smid | Feb 28, 2017 | John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content

I love to watch The Voice. Tonight, I was in tears, my heart was racing and I couldn’t move on without some internal processing.  Vocal music is a beautiful thing and on this show the coaches encourage the contestants to sing through their stories. On this...

Parents, you are NOT the cause of your children’s homosexuality!!!!!

by John Smid | Jan 19, 2017 | John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content

I just saw a post that there is an upcoming one day conference in Arkansas stating its for people struggling with same sex attractions and their parents. They say they will answer questions for pastors, leaders, and parents. The brochure states these questions for...

Mother’s Day and the LBGTQ Community

by John Smid | May 9, 2016 | John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I have many, many friends who are LGBTQ. As I read through FaceBook I was rapt with the diversity of comments, celebrations, joy, and sadness sent back and forth between children and their mothers. Having been involved in ExGay ministry for...
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