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Hi, I’m Kevin

Posted 8 months ago Tagged coming out family LGBTQ Mormon

Hi, I’m Kevin. I have been out as gay to a good portion of my friends and family for the past 10+ years. For a short period, there was a liberation from ā€œcoming outā€. Something was comforting to those around
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Hi, I’m Marsh

Posted 12 months ago Tagged coming out family LGBTQ Mormon

Hey I’m Marsh, I like playing guitar, reading lots of books, and studying history. Also socially weird and my only small talk conversation starters are esoteric like knowing the names of birthstone gems or the bizarre and macabre world of

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Hi, I’m Dallas

Posted 2 years ago Tagged Addiction family Gay Father LGBTQ Recovery

After months of working two jobs and becoming a 42-year-old gay prostitute, my kids and I have finally stabilized. Yeah, that’s a lot (and there’s a lot to this story).

Day one of my sobriety: it was my fourth release … Read the rest here

Hi, I’m Jake

Posted 2 years ago Tagged coming out family LGBTQ Mormon

I was first aware of my attraction to boys when I was in second grade though I didn’t know exactly what it meant. Obviously, at that age, it is not a sexual attraction but I found myself admiring other boys … Read the rest here

Hi, I’m Scott

Posted 3 years ago Tagged family Friends Gay Mormon LGBTQ ally transgender

Hi, I’m Scott. I’m originally from upstate New York (Saugerties). I was raised Catholic until age 8, when my parents joined the Mormon church. At age 10, we moved to the Austin, Texas area and moved every 2-3 years after that. Growing … Read the rest here

Hi, I’m Jake

Posted 3 years ago Tagged family LDS Church Mixed Orientation Marriage

My name is Jake, and I grew up in Mapleton/Springville Utah, where it seemed most of the population were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was raised in the LDS church and believed in it … Read the rest here

Hi, I’m Meghan

Posted 3 years ago Tagged family LDS Church Mixed Orientation Marriage

Hi, I’m Meghan. I am a wife, a mother, a serial DIY-er, and a chronic over-thinker. I am a child of Heavenly Parents and a disciple of Christ, and I am bisexual.

I had zero awareness of my orientation until … Read the rest here

Coming Out | To Just BE

Posted 4 years ago Tagged coming out family Lesbian Self Acceptance

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

Hi, I’m Dusty

Posted 4 years 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

Coming Out | Our Magical Unicorn

Posted 4 years 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

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The ward council just can’t figure out why they are losing so many queer families from the ward. Probably has nothing to do with Oaks advocating ā€˜God’s love’ yet calling queer lives a ā€˜distortion’ in conference. Or preaching ā€˜fairness for all’ while saying trans folks oppose eternal gender.

Stay classy, Saints.

#CharityNeverFaileth #EternalMystery #LatterGayStories
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Montana’s Trans Kids Win Big:
Judge Strikes Down Ban in Historic Ruling

(Helena, MT) In a landmark victory for transgender youth, a Montana judge has struck down a 2023 Republican led law banning gender-affirming care for minors, calling it a discriminatory attack driven by ā€œpolitical and ideologicalā€ motives.

Judge Jason Marks didn’t hold back, dismantling the state’s arguments for Senate Bill 99, signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte (R). The law aimed to block all gender-affirming care—hormones, surgeries, and more—for those under 18. Marks ruled it unconstitutional, arguing it targeted ā€œtransgender expressionā€ rather than addressing any legitimate health concerns. ā€œMontana does not ban other medical treatments based on potential risks,ā€ the judge wrote, noting the state failed to prove a ā€œbona fide health riskā€ exists.

The decision resonates deeply with 17-year-old plaintiff Phoebe Cross, who said, ā€œJust living as a trans teenager is difficult enough, the last thing me and my peers need is to have our rights taken away.ā€ His words echo the struggles of many, as 1 in 4 transgender youth face barriers to care.

Marks highlighted that major U.S. medical organizations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics, endorse gender-affirming care, with studies showing it reduces suicide risk by up to 50% for trans youth. He also debunked the state’s claim that detransitioners justify the ban, noting regret rates are low—less than 1% for gender-affirming surgeries, compared to higher regret for procedures like knee replacements. ā€œIf the state banned every medical procedure patients sometimes regretted, they would have to ban them all.ā€

The ruling follows a legal battle led by Lambda Legal, the ACLU, and ACLU of Montana. ā€œThe court saw through the state’s vitriol,ā€ said Lambda Legal’s Nora Huppert, celebrating the protection of Montana’s constitutional right to privacy.

This fight hit national headlines when Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D), Montana’s first trans lawmaker, was banned from the state house floor for saying Republicans would have ā€œblood on their handsā€ for supporting S.B. 99. Her stand amplified the stakes, and this ruling vindicates her courage. šŸ³ļøā€āš§ļø
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Hijra communities in South Asia are a diverse group, often encompassing transgender, intersex, and gender-nonconforming individuals who form tight-knit communities with unique cultural and spiritual roles.

Recognized as a third gender in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Hijras live outside the binary of male and female, often adopting distinct social roles and traditions.

Historically, they were revered as sacred figures, believed to hold spiritual powers to bless or curse, and served in royal courts or performed at life events like births and weddings. Despite legal recognition in some areas, many face social stigma, yet their resilience shines through in their vibrant self-expression and advocacy.

Hijras held esteemed roles—like in Mughal courts, where they were confidants and protectors, or in villages, where their blessings at births and weddings were sought for good fortune.

Shanti, a Hijra from rural Rajasthan, who shared in a 2023 documentary how her village elders once invited her to bless a new harvest, treating her with respect rooted in tradition—now reports that Western culture has changed acceptance of third gender peoples within the South Asian culture.

Many Hijras now face exclusion and are frequently denied access to education, employment, and healthcare, they are pushed to the margins. Social stigma fuels discrimination, from harassment in public spaces to refusal of basic services like housing or medical care.

Despite their historical reverence and legal recognition in some areas, these barriers persist, underscoring the urgent need for societal compassion.
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