There was a time when I thought it was silly to have a day dedicated to “coming out,” a month dedicated to Pride, or even a purpose for groups like Latter Gay Stories especially these featured sections dedicated to coming … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming out Equality family Gay Married
I vividly remember being 13 years old, walking home from church on Sunday. As I walked alone, I started to tear up because I believed I would never have what most of the families at church had. You see I … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged coming out family Gay kids Parents
My coming out, probably like many of yours, did not go too well. My parents, specifically my mother, were not at all accepting of the idea. And for 6+ years afterwards, things were said to me that no child should … Read the rest here
Posted 4 months ago Tagged Allies bisexual Children family Son
There is a common phrase in hockey – don’t go to where the puck is, go to where it will be.
I grew up an only child in a small town in Wisconsin. At a young age, we joined … Read the rest here
Posted 5 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 6 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 8 months ago Tagged asexual coming out family
Thinking back to the time in life when I was closeted now seems so weird! Who was I back then? The only person people knew me as was the image I had created for them. That person wasn’t me though. … Read the rest here
Posted 9 months ago Tagged family Gay Son Mother
We want to start out by saying this post is purely to educate. As mothers of gay sons, we have learned so much on this journey and would like to share thoughts and feelings from people who are near and … Read the rest here
Posted 1 year ago Tagged family trans transgender
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
Posted 2 years ago Tagged daughters family text messaging
So I did it, I came out!!! I’m 54 with two daughters and married to a woman. Here is how it all happened…my daughter sent this text exchange:
Daughter: I might be completely wrong about this but can I ask … Read the rest here