By Lorian Dunlop (originally published at feministmormonhousewives.org) I was driving home from dropping my daughter at school this morning. When I passed the local park, I saw a sign by the road inviting people to come to the parking lot…
Category: Transgender
Lessons Learned: Going Back To Church After Transition
The last two Sundays were the first time I had been to church in 5-6 months, mostly because I feared going. The last time I had gone, I was wearing a suit and tie. Last week, I showed up to…
God to the rescue
By Mark Steele (also published at his blog http://steelefives.blogspot.com/) A few weeks ago at church, we talked about past ‘rescues’ God has made, and what our role is in assisting those rescues. Then we were asked to tell of a time…
Can I Confess Something?
By Del Thatcher (also published at her blog rainbowdestiny.com) I never wanted a son. I only wanted daughters. Is it poetic justice? Irony, maybe? Call it whatever you like. All I know is that I miss my son. I find…
Sarah to Quin
By Steven and Diana Gardner We have a bit of news about Sarah to share with you. This is not a secret so feel free to forward this email to whoever you feel will benefit. For about the past year…
Fembryology Part 2: Not All Is What It Seems (A Discussion of the Less Common Outcomes in Sexual Differentiation)
By Elisothel (Also posted at feministmormonhousewives.org) (Admin note: We have been given permission to re-post this series about gender development. This was written from a feminist perspective, but these issues of gender are also relevant to LGBT people, particularly trans mormons,…
Changes the Church can make without changing doctrines to improve the condition of its LGBT members
The following list is 12 suggestions that the Church could implement immediately without changing any doctrine, that would greatly improve the situation for LGBT people in the ranks as well as their families. 1) Promote a campaign against suicide of…
Transgender Children: An Easy Way for the LDS Church to Get it Right
While shadowing Dr. Norm Spack in his work with the GeMS clinic at Children’s hospital Boston, I couldn’t help but wonder what my Mormon pioneer ancestors would think if they could see me now. Dr. Spack is one of…