In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the law of chastity dictates that sexual relations are only to be had within the bonds of lawful marriage. It further restricts sexual relations as only being appropriate between members of … Read the rest here
Coming out to my parents was difficult. They both accepted me and told me they loved me, reassured me this changed nothing and even admitted they always knew. It wasn’t their view of me that complicated the situation, but rather … Read the rest here
June is Pride Month. Iâm embarrassed to say I used to feel bothered by that. I wondered why so much focus needed to be placed on something that wasnât going to bring anyone happiness. I wasnât homophobic. Iâve always loved … Read the rest here
My name is Tyler Parra. I know there are a lot of people who are a little worn out from seeing protests and posts about LGBTQ students and church members who have been hurt by the honor code changes within … Read the rest here
I will never forget the feeling of standing by that mailbox. It was 10pm in a dimly lit USPS lobby. I stood there staring at the slit in the wall, trembling with anxiety. It had to have been for at … Read the rest here
Hi, Iâm BJ. Iâm 65, and happily married for 44 years. We have four children and 14 grandchildren. I was born and raised in the church and have checked all the boxes. Mission to Sydney Australia, married in the Manti … Read the rest here
I have been born into the church, and have grown up with it. I am bisexual and married to a cis straight man. I lived in a small town where 90% of the population was LDS. I always told myself … Read the rest here
This story is not mine alone because I walked this path with my son, my other children, and my husband. We are the Woods family, when our children were young my husband would tell them that with the Woods name … Read the rest here
I came out as gay a few years ago and everyone, even extended family and friends took it exceptionally well. However, my parents seem to have put up a wall and don’t know what to do about it. They knew … Read the rest here
Susie Augentstein | I was asked once by a leader if my support of my LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters stopped me from sustaining church leaders and itâs doctrine. I told him that sustaining doesnât mean I have to agree with … Read the rest here
