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Conversion therapy almost took my life, mindfulness saved it.

48,399 views | Elena Joy Thurston • TEDxColoradoSprings

Elena Joy was the ultimate suburban housewife complete with four kids, minivan, and successful husband. But a slow burn began when her youngest went to kindergarten which resulted in a bombshell explosion that left nothing unchanged. Through mindfulness (and conversion therapy), Life 2.0 began.

Elena Joy was the ultimate suburban housewife complete with four kids, minivan, and successful husband. But a slow burn began when her youngest went to kindergarten which resulted in a bombshell explosion that left nothing unchanged. Through mindfulness (and conversion therapy), Life 2.0 began.

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