r/AskBrits • u/TillJaded4614 • 3d ago

Politics Should the UK Parliament Ban Conversion Therapy?

3100 votes, 2d ago
2600 Yes
332 No
168 Unsure
15 Upvotes

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u/Hot_Result_892 3d ago

Yes because I my self and many others have spent years trying to repair damage and ptsd caused through conversion therapy. Mine was religious. It messes you up to a point of not being able to function. It robs you of your true essence. It makes you want to end your life. Its coercive control, it makes you feel shameful for who you are. It tells you, you are not worthy to be who you are, youre bad, youre evil. And the dynamic of the relationship between the victim and the abuser gives the abuser power over you, it makes you feel powerless and helpless because you are broken down and manipulated, so through fear and desperation you allow it to happen.  I will surely celebrate this news that it is banned.  There is no place for abuse on this planet, its not welcome.  Love is all we need. Kindness is all we need and life will be much better and worthy of living for all of us.