"I decided to go to church for a little bit. I thought it was a great way of meeting people, because I'd just come back to the UK from being away working. They spoke a lot about 'marriage is between a man and a woman', that sex was a sin outside of marriage."
"I was like, 'There's nothing wrong with me, I fancy guys.' I kept on trying to fancy guys, but I knew that something wasn't quite right."
"I knew about conversion therapy because I had a friend who was trans, so I knew it was a bad thing. So I just left the church."
"The thought of a penis repulsed me in a way that wasn't normal."
Ellen, a 35-year-old from Hayward's Heath, faced challenges with intimacy after coming out as gay later in life. Her religious background created barriers, making her feel pressured to conform to heterosexual norms. Joining a church initially seemed like a way to connect, but its teachings conflicted with her identity. A pivotal moment occurred when she realized her feelings for a close female friend. After facing rejection from her church community and losing a friendship, Ellen left the church, seeking acceptance and understanding of her true self.
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