My name is Steph Burt. I’m passionate about my family, knitting, music, and the environment. I am a chemical engineer. I am a musician — I play organ, piano, accordion, and trombone.

I’m in a mixed-orientation marriage, in other words: … Read the rest here

Hi y’all. My name is Sara. I’m 23 years old. I’m a young adult fantasy writer, dancer (of the basement variety), recovering k-pop addict, and lover of the outdoors. I spend my summers working in Yellowstone National Park, which is … Read the rest here

Hello, my name is Rachel Jorgensen, I’m 19 years old, a geology major at the University of Utah, and I’m gay.

When I was 12 I started to have suspicions about my sexuality, I would see girls in movies or … Read the rest here

Hey everyone! My name is Crystal. I’m a mother of two amazing kids, I’m a licensed nail technician and soon will be a massage therapist. I love hiking and being outdoors with my kids. I was born and raised in … Read the rest here

I want to start off by saying that God is real. God perfectly loves, is all knowing, and cares about each of us. He is with us in our brightest times and our darkest moments. He knows us individually, and … Read the rest here

From as young as 4 years old, I have understood that I am different, unique, special. Growing up the oldest of 4 children in a tiny apartment in Compton, and then later another cramped home in Tacoma (aka Ta-Compton). I … Read the rest here

I grew up in an inactive Mormon family. My parents and siblings have. It been active during my lifetime. I was baptized when I was 8, but didn’t begin to really come to full activity until I was 13 years … Read the rest here

My name is Robby Talbot and I’m fairly new to all this. I’m 25 years old. I’ve lived in Utah all my life, and I love it here.

I’m kinda a big Disney fan. I’ve been working for the Walt … Read the rest here

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

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