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Nov 2019
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Iyanla: Fix My Secret Life As A Gay Past...

Iyanla
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Iyanla seeks to begin the healing process by helping two gay pastors fully accept themselves, encouraging them to come out to those they care most about and having them acknowledge the harm caused by their deceptive pasts.

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