Life After the Party

Finding Stability in Life Away from the Gay Bar

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We've all been there - stuck in the endless cycle of party after party, night after night at the clubs, trying to find that sense of belonging that always seems to slip through our fingers. For those of us who identify as gay Christians, it can feel like the party scene is the only place we can truly be ourselves without judgment or shame. But deep down, we know there has to be more to life than the pulsing beats and overpriced drinks.

The journey to embracing our multifaceted identities as both gay and Christian is far from easy. We've been made to feel unwelcome in so many churches, like our mere existence is an affront to God. Years of being preached at that our truth is an "abomination" or a sinful choice leaves scars. It's no wonder the allure of the nightlife is so strong - at least there we can let loose …