The Rainbow Coloured Black Sheep, by Drew Mortimer
“…an interesting and informative read.” — James Caddy-Ward
“Very well-written, honest, frank, open, full of feeling.” Lester Williams
“Read with great interest, well-written, honest, and self-revealing.” — Geoff Catford
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Embark on a transformative journey with Drew Mortimer as he navigates the complexities of identity, faith and managing a Bipolar Affective disorder diagnosis in his gripping autobiography. From a childhood when he experienced the trauma of molestation to the tumultuous intersection of his Christian upbringing and burgeoning attraction to men, Mortimer’s story is a poignant exploration of resilience.
Pledging himself to his faith at a tender age, Mortimer’s world was turned up-side-down when a camping trip was more revelatory than he could have imagined. Tormented by conflicting desires and the weight of societal expectations, he felt alien to the world around him and grappled with his sexual orientation while attempting to reconcile it with his Christian beliefs.
As well as sexual experiences with women and driven by the conflict of his sexual identity and religious beliefs Mortimer embarked on a journey through the corridors of conversion therapy, only to emerge unchanged. Now, at 61, he has found peace in embracing his authentic self, transcending the conflicts of his youth and struggles of adulthood.
Join Mortimer as he navigates his sexual identity, complexities of faith, Bipolar Affective Disorder and the resilience of the human spirit in an enlightening, empowering story.
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