Kurt quickly learned, growing up in small-town Iowa, which traits and expressions were acceptable and which to keep in and put away.  He served a mission, went to college, and developed relationships with women (at their instigation) all while continually putting away the aspects of himself he could not accept. …

Blake grew up in the LDS church and was taught that homosexuality was a sin. Still, he had known for a long time that he was attracted to men. Because of this disparity, Blake felt he had to distance himself from the church when he came out. When Blake began …

Joseph shares several defining moments in his life that have allowed him to accept his homosexuality. As a teenager, Joseph prepared himself to date women and eventually marry, but the associated feelings never came. He knew he was different than his friends, and he initially wanted to overcome these feelings. …

A conversation in the garden was a major turning point in Braiden’s renewal of hope. When Braiden realized he was gay, he broke down at the thought of not passing the legacy and lessons he’d grown up with to children of his own.  Daily stresses came, too, including such feelings …

Christopher appreciated and admired women, despite repulsion towards romantic or sexual intimacy with one, and figured eternal marriage would somehow work out after his mission. But when that time came and he couldn’t find the attraction or connection to a woman, he felt he was at an impasse. His anguish …