My name is Jordan—I work as the Chief Programming Officer at Encircle. I truly believe that everyone’s story is equally as important and equally as true, and I admire everyone for being willing to listen and to share this experience … Read the rest here
One Saturday, at age 13, Emma came to me in the kitchen as I was doing dishes. She looked bewildered. She asked me to follow her outside, in the backyard alone. She handed me her journal and asked with shaking … Read the rest here
We did all the things right. Steve served a mission in Bolivia. We dated for 10 months before we got married and sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. We had been married six short months when I found the … Read the rest here
My name is Kent. Speaking in a setting like this can be daunting. This is a full room. But I also have a full heart, and this is going to go just fine. It’s important to me to say to … Read the rest here
Hello! My name is Deven Jennings. A little about me: I am a proud new dad to a beautiful baby girl (as seen in this picture below), a native Oregon boy (go Ducks!), a passionate psych nurse (how do you … Read the rest here
My name is Alma. I am a single mother of two boys who are my everything. My life journey has been a perplexing one. I almost don’t feel prepared to offer it up to people because I feel like I … Read the rest here
My name is Jared Taylor Shum, but a lot of you call me Taylor. I am originally from California (born and raised), but attended Brigham Young University before moving to Salt Lake City during the summer of 2017.
Growing up … Read the rest here
My name is Zach Sites. I can remember being as young as 8 or 9 and suddenly feeling very different. Growing up I had friends from all different walks of life. Living a life growing up in the Church of … Read the rest here
My name is Milo. I am a fun-loving guy who enjoys being active, especially outside. I love hiking and appreciating the beautiful world that God has made for us. I’m a high school science teacher who fully embraces the idea … Read the rest here
Our oldest child came out to me in a heart wrenching phone conversation.
After an hour of tears and hopelessness she asked, “what if I’m gay?” This question came from our beautiful, inside and out, 27 yr old perfect child. … Read the rest here