Gay conversion therapy ban: Survivor of ECT shock treatment welcomes legislation change
26 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
12 minutes to read
Joan Bellingham supports the ban on gay conversion therapy, but is also calling for an apology and inquiry into the traumatising practices. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
Joan Bellingham was drugged and received over 200 electroconvulsive shocks - all meant to cure her of being gay. Many of her friends have been through similarly traumatic therapies , a handful of whom subsequently took their own lives. The guilt you are made to feel is horrific. It leaves you feeling lonely, empty, worthless.
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