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“Finally Free”
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Seth Showalter is publishing a memoir entitled “Finally Free: A Surrender to Authenticity” in October 2023. Seth had kept a detailed journal of his experiences in a substance use treatment program that agreed to provide conversion therapy; with the aim of changing his sexuality from gay to straight back in January of 2012. Seth has worked through the 300 page journal (creating excerpts of important aspects for each day) and provided reflections looking back. It’s an incredibly vulnerable and raw text that highlights the real-life impact of religious trauma.
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In “Finally Free”, Seth boldly and vulnerably chronicles his personal journey of self discovery and acceptance, sharing intimate details of his time in a conversion treatment program aimed at changing his sexuality. As an adept writer, he skillfully interweaves his actual journal entries from those tumultuous days with poignant reflections from his current perspective as a therapist, ten years later.
With a powerful and evocative narrative, Seth seeks to vividly illustrate the profound impact of anti-gay rhetoric and religious trauma on individuals, providing an unfiltered glimpse into the emotional upheaval and psychological strain caused by attempts to suppress one’s innate identity. Through his memoir, Seth aims to shatter misconceptions and raise awareness about the damaging effects of conversion therapy, encouraging dialogue and understanding in society.
Seth Showalter, MHA, MSW, LCSW, is a dedicated and compassionate therapist at Brave Counseling & Psychiatry in Columbia, Missouri. With a personal understanding of the transformative power of therapy, Seth is committed to providing a safe and accepting space for individuals seeking support and guidance.