I am Nick Baker— I have lived a typical, “wonderful” and “blessed” 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 “fix” 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 podcast–AND THANK YOU!!! In the 70’s 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-“A”). I’m half Samoan and half Caucasian. I was born and raised in Utah. I’m the oldest of 4 boys – 2 queens, and 2 straights. I was raised in Payson, graduated from High … Read the rest here
I’ve been gay my whole life. I’ve known it my whole life. I remember being attracted to men and boys my age way back into elementary years. I had no idea what gay was until junior high. I thought it … Read the rest here
My name is Kay and I am 50 years old. I live in Arizona. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I have adopted, guardianshiped, and fostered 27 children who are the most beautiful, amazing people and have 9 grandchildren. … Read the rest here
Ok, my coming out story is not as straight forward as most. My story would start when I would of been about 13-15 where I would start to catch myself looking at guys and having some “fun” with a friend … Read the rest here