Some choose celibacy as an improvement over what they regard as a sinful gay life.
Some are trying to save heterosexual marriages. Many ex-gays guard their secret but quietly meet in support groups around the country, sharing ideas on how to avoid temptations or, perhaps, broach their past with a female date. Bitzer, who plans to seek a doctorate in psychology and become a therapist himself. “I found that I couldn’t just say ‘I’m gay’ and live that way,” said Mr.
