James Cartwright, who portrays Theo Silverton on Coronation Street, has spoken out against 'conversion therapy', calling attention to its harmful practices. Cartwright's character navigates his sexuality amidst a complicated background that includes experiencing conversion therapy. In interviews, he expresses pride in the show's approach to this serious issue and emphasizes the absurdity of trying to change someone's sexual orientation. Cartwright further reflects on the emotional complexities faced by those raised within environments that endorse such practices, acknowledging the need for personal acceptance and happiness in the aftermath.
I didn't know conversion therapy [was] even a thing. I mean, my version of that was a sort of American. So, it's a real thing, and it's very bad.
It's like anything in life - things can be explained to you, but understanding [and processing] them is a different thing.
If you start to unpack that as a thing, fully, you go, 'Okay, my mom and dad, the Church, all my friends who I grew up with [and] the family friends are complicit'.
I think he knows it wasn't okay, but he also has to process it for himself - he wants to just be happy.
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