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Hi, I’m Austin

Posted 2 years ago Tagged excommunication Lesbian LGBTQ Mormon transgender

My family joined the Mormon church when I was two. One of my first memories is being sealed to my parents in the Salt Lake temple when I was three years old. I don’t remember a lot about it, just a room … Read the rest here

Coming Out | Remembering Spring

Posted 4 years ago Tagged coming out Freedom Honor Lesbian Lesbian Mormon

As a young teenager, I wasn’t aware that I was a lesbian. It was not a topic discussed almost at all back then and I had no words or frame of reference for my personal experiences.

What I knew was … 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

Coming Out | It Was The Best For All of Us

Posted 5 years 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

Coming Out | The Love I Never Had

Posted 5 years ago Tagged coming out Lesbian Lesbian Mormon Mixed Orientation Marriage

Four years ago, I sat in St. James Cathedral in downtown Seattle and begged God to show me what to do. Here I was a gay woman, married to a man for the past 20 years, with four kids who … Read the rest here

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Real Stories. Real Talk. Real People
IN or OUT of Mormonism.

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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.

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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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