Unlike some recent athletes who came out to admit they were gay to resurrect a career that was dead or to jump start one that had precious little value to begin with, Ian Thorpe addresses the most important part of coming out - mental health. Absent the monetary rewards of being the most recent "gay of the day" athlete, Ian tells of his struggles with substance abuse and depression - situations that are so hand in hand in the gay community as we try to hide or to mask our inner pain from ourselves and from the world outside. Please click here to read more about Ian's struggle.
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