by Jason Mellard | Apr 20, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Have you ever noticed how hard you are on yourself? That inner voice can be relentless, can’t it? It tells you you’re not enough, that you’re broken, that you’ll never measure up. But here’s the thing: You don’t have to live with that voice running the show. What if...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 30, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Fifteen year old Timothy sits on his bed staring at a DM from a guy he doesn’t know. It reads “You’re cute. Can we chat?” Thoughts flood his mind. Yes, I want to chat. I really do. I’m tired of fighting these feelings. Why do I want this so bad? If my parents...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 30, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
The Cycling Shorts When I was a kid, my dad loved cycling. He’d suit up in those tight cycling shorts, and one day, he wanted me to wear them too. I didn’t want to—I mean, I was a kid, and those shorts felt embarrassing—but I didn’t know how to say no. So, I put them...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
I choose to embrace mystery but am careful to lean into the ones that serve me most. Last summer, I walked toward the pool at the YMCA and came upon the most attractive man I had ever seen. At least I think he was. I’ll never know. He had just finished his swim and...
by Jason Mellard | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
I am creating this post to honor my dad, honor me, and honor our story together. I’ll highlight the impact of abuse, the power of forgiveness, and the sovereignty of God. I am glad to invite you into more of my story. Whether you have been deeply hurt or have hurt...
by Jason Mellard | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, Same-Sex Attraction
Images of guys still draw my attention. I recently typed “man lying in bed” into Adobe iStock to find a blog feature photo, expecting the results to be PG. Suggestive imagery was scattered in the results. I wanted to linger but closed the browser. I was bummed that I...
