{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d45dab07474c67719092d4/69331c5fa63c6eaa597413a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"'I Endured Years of Gay Conversion Therapy'","description":"<p>Lewis Crompton knew he was gay, but the church he was part of told him it was wrong. </p><p><br></p><p>So he entered their 'Gay Conversion' therapy programme. In this episode, Lewis describes his experience and how his life looks very different now. </p><p><br></p><p>This is REAL LIVES. </p><p><br></p><p>if you'd like to support the show, you can do so here by joining Patreon, thank you:</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast</p><p><br></p><p>To follow Lewis on social media, you can find him here:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/withlewiscrompton</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/p/Lewis-Crompton-61567102598294/</p><p><br></p><p>For services for any who needs support with their sexuality or identity, see here: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>United Kingdom</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://switchboard.lgbt?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">switchboard.lgbt</a> <a href=\"https://switchboard.lgbt/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Homepage | Switchboard</a></li><li><strong>LGBT Foundation</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://lgbt.foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lgbt.foundation</a> <a href=\"https://lgbt.foundation/helpline?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LGBT Foundation</a></li></ul><p><strong>Ireland</strong></p><ul><li><strong>LGBT Ireland (National LGBT+ Helpline)</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://lgbt.ie?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lgbt.ie</a> <a href=\"https://lgbt.ie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LGBT Ireland</a></li><li><strong>BeLonG To Youth Services</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://www.belongto.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">belongto.org</a> <a href=\"https://www.belongto.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland</a></li></ul><p><strong>United States</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Trevor Project</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://www.thetrevorproject.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetrevorproject.org</a> <a href=\"https://www.thetrevorproject.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Trevor Project</a></li><li><strong>LGBT National Help Center</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://lgbthotline.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lgbthotline.org</a> (peer support hotlines &amp; chat) <a href=\"https://www.lgbtgreat.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/LGBTQ%2B%20Helplines.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LGBT Great</a></li></ul><p><strong>Australia</strong></p><ul><li><strong>QLife</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://qlife.org.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">qlife.org.au</a> <a href=\"https://transhelplines.github.io/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transhelplines</a></li><li><strong>Minus18</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://www.minus18.org.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">minus18.org.au</a> <a href=\"https://prideaid.com/helplines-hotlines/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pride Aid</a></li></ul><p><strong>New Zealand</strong></p><ul><li><strong>OutLine Aotearoa</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://outline.org.nz?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">outline.org.nz</a> <a href=\"https://transhelplines.github.io/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transhelplines</a></li><li><strong>RainbowYOUTH</strong> — Website: <a href=\"https://ry.org.nz?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ry.org.nz</a> <a href=\"https://transhelplines.github.io/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transhelplines</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Naomi Channell"}