Oliver's journey began slow. He was born. He grew up. Just like you. But when he got older, he noticed something different about himself. His friends were all hitting on girls, hanging out with them, dating them. He never wanted that for himself. He looked at guys the way guys looked at girls. He knew it was wrong. Deep down in his brain he heard his parents scolding him by giving him Bible verses every time he looked at a guy that way.
His parents weren't aware of his "issue" yet, but they would give him Bible verses if they knew.
This is Oliver's Journey to Freedom.
The freedom to love, be loved, and love love.
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Reclaiming Light: Oliver's Journey to Freedom
General FictionThis is the story of Oliver "Ollie" Martinez. He needs help. Lots of it. While his parents love him they're also blinded by their religion. They use their love as an excuse to hurt him. He needs help. And he will do anything to find it. Startin...
