For me, growing up knowing I’m gay taught me one thing very early on: secrets keep you safe from social reprieve. Secrets keep you safe from losing that person you just want to be friends with. They shield you from … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged coming out family LDS Church Lesbian
We all have our story that has brought us here. Social community groups like Latter Gay Stories are so valuable to those who are looking for help, suggestions, friends and maybe more importantly a community where we don’t feel so … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged Authenticity coming out Late Bloomer Temple Marriage
My coming out story is somewhat unique. After a little over 20 years of marriage and two children, I decided to be true to myself and come out to my friends and family. Admitting to my wife that I was … Read the rest here
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My name is Leland Lambert, I currently live in Salt Lake City, Utah, but am a ‘military brat’ through and through. I grew up traveling the world and loved it, experiencing all different walks of life and learning to appreciate … Read the rest here
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Hi, I’m Amy. I was adopted from India when I was 3 years old. My brother was adopted from Bulgaria when he was 7 and when I was 9. We were adopted to a single woman by choice. She passed … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged coming out Happy Place LDS Church
From the time I could dress myself, I was always less interested in feminine clothes. At church I would complain about having to wear dresses, and asking my parents why I couldn’t wear pants like my brothers. I just chalked … Read the rest here
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As far back as I can remember, I’ve known that something was different about me. I couldn’t pinpoint what exactly it was, but it was not something I was familiar with, or had much knowledge about. Something about the way … Read the rest here
Posted 5 months ago Tagged family journey LGBTQ mixed faith
I’m in a mixed faith marriage where I’m trying to save my family. I had a faith transition 4 years ago and I told my wife about it about 16 months ago. Her narrative is of a strong literal orthodoxy … Read the rest here
Posted 5 months ago Tagged coming out Gay God LDS Church Mixed Orientation Marriage Sexuality Temple
How many times have we looked back into our past and wanted a do-over? For me, one big event that I want to do-over is the coming out process. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to un-do my coming … Read the rest here
Posted 6 months ago Tagged Allies Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Homophobia Kindness LoveBetter
Hi, I’m Jill Mortensen. I’ve been sitting on this post for a while now, not knowing how to appropriately express the full emotional impact of this incident. It shook me to my core. But, because I have personally seen and … Read the rest here