October 20, 2019

Coming Out | God Would Fix Me, Right?

I contemplated sharing my story because it doesn’t match the “happy and sappy” Mormon coming out experiences that we often find in this culture. But, I figured someone else might have a situation similar to mine and I should at … Read the rest here

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Philip Tuzynski and Ryan Scheb, met in the Delta Sky Club at LaGuardia Airport, a place where travelers grab a coffee or a quick break from the airport hustle. As The New York Times reported, their chance meeting in this lounge turned into something much bigger—an engagement that happened right there in the same space where their story started. Both from New York, Philip and Ryan connected in a setting that’s more about passing through than settling down, yet they seem to have found something lasting.

The couple recently returned back to the same lounge and were engaged.

Airport lounges, like the one at LaGuardia, are different from the chaotic terminals outside. They’re quieter, less crowded, and offer a moment to breathe. For Philip and Ryan, that moment led to a conversation, then a relationship, and eventually a commitment.

The Times published a photo of the couple—one seated, wearing a white shirt, the other standing with a champagne glass, hands touching. It’s a simple image, but it captures something real: two people who found each other in an unexpected place.

Airport lounges are becoming spots where people, especially younger travelers, make connections. These spaces aren’t just for free snacks or Wi-Fi; they’re where you might meet someone who changes your life.
Philip and Ryan’s story shows that. GenZ and Millennials are finding love in places other than bars and apps. For Phillip and Ryan they didn’t plan to fall in love while waiting for a flight, but that’s what happened.

Their engagement in the Delta Sky Club is proof that life can surprise you, even in a place built for temporary stays—and their story isn’t about grand gestures or movie-like romance. It’s about two guys who met, clicked, and built something together.

You don’t need a perfect setting to find something meaningful; sometimes, a lounge chair and a basket of Biscoff cookies are enough.

Love doesn’t care where you are—it just shows up.

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The ward council just can’t figure out why they are losing so many queer families from the ward. Probably has nothing to do with Oaks advocating ‘God’s love’ yet calling queer lives a ‘distortion’ in conference. Or preaching ‘fairness for all’ while saying trans folks oppose eternal gender.

Stay classy, Saints.

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Montana’s Trans Kids Win Big:
Judge Strikes Down Ban in Historic Ruling

(Helena, MT) In a landmark victory for transgender youth, a Montana judge has struck down a 2023 Republican led law banning gender-affirming care for minors, calling it a discriminatory attack driven by “political and ideological” motives.

Judge Jason Marks didn’t hold back, dismantling the state’s arguments for Senate Bill 99, signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte (R). The law aimed to block all gender-affirming care—hormones, surgeries, and more—for those under 18. Marks ruled it unconstitutional, arguing it targeted “transgender expression” rather than addressing any legitimate health concerns. “Montana does not ban other medical treatments based on potential risks,” the judge wrote, noting the state failed to prove a “bona fide health risk” exists.

The decision resonates deeply with 17-year-old plaintiff Phoebe Cross, who said, “Just living as a trans teenager is difficult enough, the last thing me and my peers need is to have our rights taken away.” His words echo the struggles of many, as 1 in 4 transgender youth face barriers to care.

Marks highlighted that major U.S. medical organizations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics, endorse gender-affirming care, with studies showing it reduces suicide risk by up to 50% for trans youth. He also debunked the state’s claim that detransitioners justify the ban, noting regret rates are low—less than 1% for gender-affirming surgeries, compared to higher regret for procedures like knee replacements. “If the state banned every medical procedure patients sometimes regretted, they would have to ban them all.”

The ruling follows a legal battle led by Lambda Legal, the ACLU, and ACLU of Montana. “The court saw through the state’s vitriol,” said Lambda Legal’s Nora Huppert, celebrating the protection of Montana’s constitutional right to privacy.

This fight hit national headlines when Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D), Montana’s first trans lawmaker, was banned from the state house floor for saying Republicans would have “blood on their hands” for supporting S.B. 99. Her stand amplified the stakes, and this ruling vindicates her courage. 🏳️‍⚧️ ... See MoreSee Less

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