Stories
Real people sharing their stories
From New Zealand and globally
Tina
“I sought help through talking therapy and overcame panic disorder and unhealthy relationship patterns.” I…
Catherine – “I am now very happily married and have two wonderful sons”
I struggled in my late teens and early twenties to reconcile my lesbian sexuality and…
Love is Love – a powerful story about sexuality and life-changing love
Here’s a wonderful story shared by Anchored North Emily spent 7 years living out her…
Claire
“Don’t ban the kinds of help that enabled me to be free, happy and well.”…
Why Canada’s “conversion therapy” ban, bans much more than just harmful counseling
A recent trip to my barber reminded me of the importance of finding services…
Why can’t Emmanuel get the same support other Canadians can?
Everyone agrees we ought to ban harmful and coercive counseling. But Canada’s Bill C-6…
Former Transgender Shares How God’s Power Broke Through the Lies: ‘I Left It all to Follow Christ’
CBN News 24 May 2021 Laura Perry believed at a young age that she should…
Carmel
“My dad told me that if I wanted his love, then I should become his…
Ian
“Those that are not comfortable with this should be free to get the help they…
What does a Conversion Therapy ban really mean?
We agree – all New Zealanders should be protected from coercive, abusive or involuntary psychological or spiritual practices. However, participation in psychological assessments, counselling sessions, prayer meetings and other therapeutic practices is almost always an expression of voluntary behaviour and personal freedom. ‘Conversion therapy’ bans would prevent people from getting help to live the lifestyle they choose – if that lifestyle is heterosexual or based on their biological sex.
Banning practices which bring about positive change for people in pain, changes they genuinely desire for themselves, is the real crime.
Your story
Have you benefited from counselling for unwanted sexuality and gender issues, and oppose a counselling ban that is being proposed in New Zealand. Tell us your story. (These could be provided anonymously).