by Bryan Hendrickson Alma 56:47-48 47 Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by…
Category: Family issues
A 12 year old Mormon girl’s response when her brother comes out to her
By Brooklynn Blair (Proud Baby Sister Dragon) America is living with segregation. But not racial segregation, segregation based on sexual orientation. People treat them different, call them names, and act like they’re not human. Isn’t that exactly how they treated…
A Mother Gives a Message to Her Ward
I was TERRIFIED. I had to lock my knees so they would stop shaking. I’m sure if you put a microphone up to my chest, my heart would have sounded like a jackhammer. But it had been on my mind…
It’s a bit dusty around here–a father discusses his journey with his gay teen son
By Greg Searle (also published at his blog http://gsearle.blogspot.com/) Wow, nothing here for the last 4+ years. That’s real dedication I tell you. I guess I took a break from this technology and engaged in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. for a time so…
Church talk 3.9.2014 — A Mother’s Journey
Church talk by Tammy Hinkley given 3.9.2014 Thanks for making me feel so welcome in your ward when I have not been very active in it. Many of you have visited me and brought me things. This has meant a…
LDS Parents of Gay Man Launch Site with Online Resources
by Jim and Merrie Smithson After our son “came out” two years ago, we became aware of the need for a single, reliable place where parents in a similar situation could find good information that speaks to their immediate needs. Thankfully,…
A Two Way Trial: a Gay Mormon’s Perspective on Homosexuality
By Chris McKenna January 2012 was when I decided that I needed to figure out what these homosexual feelings were all about. I had just finished watching the Australian Open Men’s Final and part of the champion’s victory celebration involved…
How Do You Raise a Gay Mormon Teen?
By Jake Abhau (also published on his blog http://theabhaus.blogspot.ca/) First of all, let me say that I am not qualified to raise ANY teen in this world so who am I to say I might know how to raise a Mormon…
Adventures at Church in Utah’s Double-Bubble
Being an advocate for gay individuals in Utah’s bubble can have consequences, yet no one can take away from us those things that matter most by Yvett Zobel I live in a beautiful place in Utah that is known as…
Christmas Cards
Christmas has come and gone. It is now that carefree time between Christmas and New Year’s. The Christmas tree is still up and Christmas lights still adorn the house. There is a bit of a food hangover from family parties,…