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Coming Out | The church has created exactly ZERO places for a transMormon to fit in.

Posted 6 years ago Tagged

We don’t often hear too many stories about trans experiences and non binary coming out experiences. I wanted to share my story with the blog. I was born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. … Read the rest here

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Here’s to all the gay dads embracing the chaos of parenthood with love, laughs, and a whole lotta pizzazz!

Happy Father’s Day to every family—dads, co-parents, chosen family icons, and pet parents glowing with pride. We celebrate those who are making parenthood a cozy, chaotic adventure with heart and love! đŸŒˆâ€ïž

#GayDadSquad #FathersDay #LoveIsFamily
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Every June, rainbows flood streets, social media, and communities worldwide as Pride Month kicks off. But why do we celebrate it?

The story of Pride Month is one of resilience, rebellion, and the fight for equality—a legacy rooted in a pivotal moment in history that continues to inspire.

Pride commemorates the Stonewall Uprising, a series of protests that erupted in June 1969 in New York City. At the time, LGBTQ+ individuals faced rampant discrimination. Laws criminalized same-sex relationships, and police raids on gay bars, like the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, were routine. These spaces were among the few where queer people could gather openly, yet they were often targeted with violence and arrests.

On June 28, 1969, everything changed.

When police raided the Stonewall Inn, patrons—led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera—fought back. The crowd resisted, sparking days of protests that galvanized the LGBTQ+ community. Stonewall wasn’t the first act of defiance, but it became a turning point, igniting the modern gay rights movement.

The following year, on June 28, 1970, the first Pride marches took place in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago to mark the anniversary of Stonewall. These events, initially called “Gay Liberation Marches,” were both protests and celebrations, demanding visibility and equal rights. Over time, they grew into what we know as Pride.

Pride Month is a time to honor the courage of those who stood up against oppression and to celebrate the progress made since—like the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries and growing acceptance of diverse identities. Yet, it’s also a reminder that the fight isn’t over. Anti-LGBTQ+ laws, violence, and discrimination persist in many places.

Today, Pride is a kaleidoscope of parades, festivals, and advocacy. It’s about joy, love, and community, but also about remembering the struggles that paved the way.

Whether you’re waving a rainbow flag or supporting from afar, know that Pride Month is a tribute to those who dared to demand change—and a call to keep pushing for a world where everyone can live authentically.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Ryan Barlow made waves at this year’s Utah Pride Festival by cosplaying as “Gay Jesus” for two days, an act he described in a social media post as a transformative experience aimed at healing those hurt by religious communities. Barlow’s bold costume sparked both admiration and critique, underscoring the conflicts between faith, identity, and acceptance.

Barlow, once a devout member of the Mormon church, said his portrayal was not mockery but a reclamation of Jesus’s teachings of love and inclusion. “I was taught my beliefs were sacred and untouchable,” he wrote. “But I didn’t accept that they were hurting people — lots of people.”

At Pride, he hugged hundreds and posed for thousands of selfies, many with attendees who shared stories of pain inflicted by religious rejection.

Festivalgoers, some in tears, thanked Barlow for helping them heal from experiences like being labeled “abominations” by church leaders or facing policies that branded them apostates for their identities. Barlow noted the dissonance between Jesus’s New Testament teachings — to “love one another” and uplift the marginalized — and actions of some modern faith communities, citing examples like church leaders endorsing harmful practices or policies that ostracize LGBTQ+ members.

“Pride’s rainbow flag says you’re loved exactly as you are,” Barlow said, aligning it with Jesus’s message. He joined the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network’s booth and parade, supporting those recovering from religiously justified practices widely discredited as harmful.

While many at Pride agreed “Jesus would be here,” some online critics called Barlow’s act blasphemous. Undeterred, he emphasizes the act as an embodiment of love, not ridicule. “I’m helping people reclaim what religion turned against them,” he said.

The Utah Pride Festival, a celebration of diversity, provided a vibrant backdrop for Barlow’s message, drawing nearly 100,000 people to downtown Salt Lake City. His story will continue to spark debates online, with supporters lauding his courage and detractors questioning his methods.

Happy Pride Month, Barlow concluded, signing off with a rainbow of heart emojis.
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