The Informer

16 Jan 2020

‘I spent years thinking I could never be loved’

gender, Kids & Family, LGBTIQ, Mental health, Sexuality

After the sad death of Wilson Gavin this week, Toby Halligan reflects on some of the challenges gay men face when growing up – including spending a long time thinking you were not special, not loved, or worthwhile. In this extraordinary essay, Toby talks about his own experience navigating these issues and learning to love himself.

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