Is it a balancing act?
“So Mom, I forgot. Am I allowed to marry a boy or a girl?” my then 7 year old asked me with genuine curiosity. “When you’re a grown up, you can marry anyone you...
Tagged: LGBTQIA+
The Church of Married Latter-Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Married Latter-Day Saints I grew up in a big Mormon family. I have dozens of cousins and we’d get together weekly for Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house. My...
Why “Heavenly Parents” Isn’t Enough
Ever since I was a little girl, I lived in my grandparent’s home. My parents both lived there as well until they divorced when I was 15, and my dad moved out. It was...
Guest Post: What is a seat at the table costing me?
Guest Post by BYU AluMom What is a seat at the table costing me? I have a child who is gay. A lot of people do. For me, it feels particularly unfair right now...
Guest Post: Just to be Clear
Content Warning: Suicide Guest post by Green “Several parents have said they no longer want to send their children here or donate to the school.” – Jeffery R. Holland, speech from the 2021 University...
Love is a verb
In the last month I unfortunately encountered a number of posts from members of the Church quoting scriptures about the dangers of pride, drawing the conclusion that pride month must be inherently sinful –...
Mental Health Professionals in Support of Natasha Helfer
The following letter was written in collaboration with over 20 people and coordinated by Lisa Butterworth, LCPC. It has now been signed by hundreds of mental health professionals. Mental Health Professionals who support Natasha...
Guest Post: I Love You, So I Say This, parts 17-19
Guest post by Anonymous. This Mama got a gay kid for Christmas in 2019. In March 2020 BYU signaled LGBTQ acceptance in an update to the Honor Code, and hastily retracted it. Feeling protective,...
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