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Gay conversion therapy ban: Survivor of ECT shock treatment welcomes legislation change


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
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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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