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Jason, a 17-year-old senior in Portland, Oregon, tells how he overcame his homosexuality. "As a guy, I hated being attracted to other guys. All the guys I knew were straight. I was lonely and discouraged. I was losing my battle. "I began exploring the gay scene, but I didn't feel comfortable there. Deep down inside, I wasn't searching for sex. I just wanted a friend. I desperately wanted someone who'd listen and care about me. I was confused and very lonely. "A cute guy would pass by, and I'd want to be close to him. This would lead me to begin fantasizing about having a relationship with a guy. At that point, fantasy was better than nothing. "Finally, I took a chance and went with my gut feeling. I wasn't born to suffer like this! I found help, and a powerful change came into my life! Slowly, the feelings that dragged-me around began to diminish. "By getting the help I needed, I was able to resolve my gay feelings. In other words, I gained control over my sexual and emotional desires. Over time, through the help of others who had overcome homosexuality, my gay attractions were less intense and less frequent. I was seeing light at the end of the tunnel. "It was an incredible feeling to talk with other guys about the craziness in my head (and in my hormones too), see them nod, laugh, and say they understood. It really helped me to meet other guys who had conquered the same stuff I was working through. "I discovered correct ways to fulfill my need for male bonding. More time passed, and I walked away from unhealthy relationships, pornography, and fantasies and began developing legitimate male friendships. "I don't dream of guys anymore. I finally know what it
is to actually live, and not just survive from day to day. Hey! If
a lonely and depressed guy like me could recover from homosexuality,
then anyone can!"
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