Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism
Written by Amber Cantorna-Wylde
Narrated by Amber Cantorna-Wylde
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Amber Cantorna-Wylde
Amber Cantorna-Wylde (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ advocate, a gatherer of outcasts and misfits, and the author of Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians and Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God. As a gay woman living with late-stage Lyme disease, Cantorna-Wylde specializes in bringing messages of diversity, hope, and self-acceptance to those who have been pushed to the margins. She is the host of the Unashamed Love Collective – a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people and allies that fosters supportive community. She also leads Cultivating Community retreats—small, intimate group gatherings that build lasting relationships with like-minded people. Follow her on social media at @AmberNCantornaWylde and learn more about her work at AmberCantornaWylde.com.
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