Blurb
The Race is a story of one man’s triumph
over sexual abuse and bullying, striving to find his own sexual identity.
Growing up in an ultra conservative, religious family, Stephen aimed to pray
the gay away before anyone could find out his secret. Stephen’s life became a
constant battle, up to the point where he couldn’t hold on any longer. A failed
suicide attempt finally put life into perspective, and Stephen came out, not
just as a gay man but as a survivor of sexual abuse.
A week in the hospital with too much time
to think, resulted in flashbacks that plunged him back into his nightmarish
childhood and adolescence. What began as Stephen’s attempt to exorcise his
demons, ended up being a story of hope for others who have also suffered sexual
abuse.
His message? No matter how much you stumble
coming off the starting blocks, you can still win the race.
A percentage of all sales of THE RACE will go to 1in6.org
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About The Author
Stephen Mark Land Jr was born
and raised in the greater Phoenix area in Arizona. His family, a very
conservative and religious family, was very involved in church activities &
events, and all held positions within the church.
Stephen
being a young gay man had to make decisions for himself when coming to terms
with his sexuality and facing his childhood abuse. He was afraid of being
chastised, condemned, and worst of all disowned by his family; he kept the
secret of his abuse and his identity as a way to protect himself from being
pushed away. At least the love he did have from his family was true and why
ruin the only good thing you have?
Stephen
has faced violence and sexual violence in many different forms from rape,
molestation, verbal harassment and bullying, his story is important and far too
common and overlooked. Stephen decided to speak out against sexual violence and
bullying after a failed attempt at suicide.
Stephen
went to college at both Northern Arizona University and Southern Oregon
University where he was highly involved in leadership rolls, student
activities, and student life. He studied Political Science and International
relations; his love for politics led him to lobby on issues like Student Aid
Reform, Education Reform, Health Care Reform, Immigration Reform, More
Comprehensive Legislation regarding Sexual Abuse and Bullying, International
Affairs Issues and many more. He had goals of running for office but his story
became his main priority and now he wants to travel to elementary, middle and
high schools, colleges and universities and conferences to tell his story and
motivate others to speak out against the violence.
The
Race is his story and an important one.
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