Whew, if youāre reading this, then I found the courage to hit the send button.
I have known I’ve liked girls ever since I was around 15 years old. In that time I have only become comfortable calling myself a … Read the rest here
My name is Robby Talbot and Iām fairly new to all this. Iām 25 years old. Iāve lived in Utah all my life, and I love it here.
Iām kinda a big Disney fan. Iāve been working for the Walt … Read the rest here
How is it that after months and months of planning out this letter, the moment I feel ready, I sit down to write my own words and the feelings of comfort evade me? Why now do I feel consumed with … Read the rest here
I am Nick Bakerā I have lived a typical, āwonderfulā and āblessedā Utah life. I am gay. Growing up in Bountiful, Utah I checked the boxes: priesthood advancement, callings, and a mission. Friends, status, and education. In a culture where … Read the rest here
Very short version of very long story. Graduated BYU totally closeted, married a woman because I felt forced to and was taught God would āfixā me if I did. It ended for other reasons. Prop 8 happened, I saw top … Read the rest here
Recently, I wrote about my struggles as a gay man in the Church. There, like everywhere, my LGBTQ friends and I have received numerous pieces of repetitive advice.
Until we consider the real implications of our statements, actions, and policies, … Read the rest here
This is a first time experience for me. For some reason I had never considered sharing my story like this, but after reading so many of them, they have helped me in ways I couldn’t have realized. I guess I … Read the rest here
My name is Blake Wheeler and I have been mostly closeted until just recently. I was born and raised in the LDS Church. I Served a full-time mission in Florida and shortly upon me return got married to a beautiful, … Read the rest here
I have been following your blog and podcastāAND THANK YOU!!! In the 70ās I went to a psychologist and explained to him that I was unsure of coming out to my parents, especially as I was an only child. The … Read the rest here
Hi! My name is Christian Toelupe (Toy-Loop-āAā). Iām half Samoan and half Caucasian. I was born and raised in Utah. Iām the oldest of 4 boys ā 2 queens, and 2 straights. I was raised in Payson, graduated from High … Read the rest here
