Tommy Ho from California wrote to President Obama about banning conversion therapy for gay youths:
Dear Mr. President:
I’d like to thank you for taking a stand in banning the use of conversion therapy for gay youths. You are the first sitting US President who has made so much positive impact in civil rights and the equal rights movement. Your ideals stand for For the People By the People. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts and my tremendous respect for what you have done and accomplished for the civic rights movements for the LGBT citizens. June is a typically the Pride Month. If there’s an event in the White House to celebrate the Pride month, I’d love to come in person and to THANK YOU in person. I came to this country 30 years ago as an immigrant, and am a proud American.
Yours Sincerely,
Tommy Ho
But, it’s not just Tommy. Today on Spirit Day, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new report called “Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth.” The report provides an in-depth review of research and clinical expertise related to conversion therapy. This important new resource makes it clear that conversion therapy is not appropriate, and explores alternative ways to discuss sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression with young people. Read the full report from SAMHSA here.
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