[dfwgator]

I wonder in some cases abused people become gay as a way of trying to “normalize” in their heads what happened to them, more as a coping mechanism.

[scottjewell]

I wonder in some cases abused people become gay as a way of trying to “normalize” in their heads what happened to them, more as a coping mechanism. Absolutely. Rationalization is a typical response to trauma. Idealization of the abuser is rampant in victims. NARTH is absolutely on the mark regarding this group (victims of childhood sexual abuse, who rationalize the abuse as "celebrating my gay identity".)