The Issues
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CHANGED Movement Action is our advocacy and human rights arm representing people who have questioned (or are questioning—”Q”) their sexuality and gender who are journeying away from LGBTQ rather than toward it in their sexual identity. CHANGED offers education and support to individuals and those who love them and advocates for the free expression of speech and religion so that everyone can follow their consciences and pursue their own life goals.
Advocacy for those questioning their sexuality or gender
Today, people questioning their sexuality have few options.
While many in the “Q” space (Questioning or Queer) embrace LGBT, many don’t. After a time of self-discovery, they move on to embrace mainstream sexual norms and identity. Yet, questioning your own sexuality or gender has become increasingly politicized. Whether through anti-discrimination legislation or bans on patient-directed talk therapy/counseling (often labeled “conversion therapy”), there has never been greater pressure to conform.
California Legislation
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CHANGED Movement opposes all bans against so-called “conversion therapy” because they prohibit LGBTQ-identifying people from receiving the care of licensed professional counselors when exploring one’s own sexual fluidity only when the client’s expressed goals are embracing one’s biological sex, exploring opposite sex behaviors, or decreasing certain same-sex sexual behaviors. Through controlled speech, these unconstitutional bans push thousands of people who question their sexuality (those within “Q” or “questioning”) toward a politicized sexual identity.
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