Conversion Practice: Justin's Story

Conversion practice is legal in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. Conversion practices can take place in religious, medical or psychological services, in an attempt to convert members of the LGBTQ+ Community to heterosexuality or to align with their sex assigned at birth. Amelhyne O’Regan-Farineau talks to activist Justin Hardie, who shares his true story of undergoing conversion therapy between the ages of 17 and 23 in the UK. Two decades on, Justin details his religious bringing, the emotional turmoil he suffered, and how he has begun to reclaim his spirituality. Program Details: This podcast discusses suicide and religious exorcism. Listener discretion adviced. A special thank you to Justin Hardie for sharing his story, and all the incredible activism work he does. Thank you to Pat Hannon, The Green Room Glasgow, LGBT Ireland, Outhouse and GCN magazine for their time and support in creating this audio documentary. If you've been affected by the topics discussed in this audio documentary, please view the links below: https://lgbt.ie/ https://outhouse.ie/ https://www.pieta.ie/contact/ https://www.banconversionpractices.com/ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/ban-conversion-practices https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ For more information about me and my work, or you'd like to get in touch, please check out the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelhyne-oregan-farineau-9825662b3?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android https://linktr.ee/amelhyne