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October 2019

October 05, 2019

Response to President Nelson’s BYU Address

I had a very similar critique of words shared "prophetically" that I shared in the...

July 2019

July 22, 2019

“The Homophobic Teachings of the Mormon Church Killed my Son”

Tragic and well compiled read by Mormon father who lost his son to suicide....

April 2018

April 26, 2018

When life gives you lemons, make salad!

I was touched by a Facebook post today where one of my friends shared in...

January 2018

January 26, 2018

Trying to Heal My Sexual Shame

I know it is difficult for many to hear the information shared at the recent...

January 18, 2018

My comments at the Protect LDS Children Press Conference

My comments at the Protect LDS Children Press Conference today with organizer Sam Young and...

January 17, 2018

Statement from Affirmation about the First Presidency

As we welcome a Prophet and his Counselors to their new leadership roles, I feel...

November 2017

November 06, 2017

2 Years Later Abusive Policy Still Stands

Like many things that seem like an alternate reality these days... it's hard to believe...

September 2017

September 30, 2017

Elder Oaks… Stop It!

Elder Oaks, With the respect, concern and sustaining responsibility of a fellow Latter-day Saint, not...

March 2017

March 17, 2017

Church Releases Affirmative Family Video of Gay Son!

Yesterday, the Church released a video that shows a family who deals with the coming...

March 14, 2017

Utah’s Escalating Suicide Rates

Two articles were released this week that deal with the growing and alarming number of...

November 2016

November 05, 2016

Anniversary of Nov 5th Abusive Policy Leak

It's difficult to believe that it's only been a year since the leak of the...

October 2016

October 12, 2016

Working Together to Prevent Suicide

Due to a variety of circumstances, I often contemplate suicide. I really do believe that...

September 2016

September 28, 2016

Troubling Report is Disavowed – Yes, of course!

Today, faculty members of John Hopkins University published an op-ed in The Baltimore Sun, Hopkins faculty...

July 2016

July 01, 2016

Tone Does Need to Change

Today’s guest post is written by Lori Bolland Embree. Opinions shared on guest posts may not...

June 2016

June 30, 2016

Crisis Facing our LGBTQ+ Members

I don't want to use triggering or sensational language at a time like we are...

June 04, 2016

Rainbow Mormon Initiative Launch

Tomorrow will begin the Rainbow Mormon Initiative, founded by my colleague Dr. Kristy Money. This...

May 2016

May 06, 2016

A Mama Dragon’s Support for Tyler Glenn

Today's guest post is written by Lori Bolland Embree. Opinions shared on guest posts may not...

January 2016

January 31, 2016

Suicide Awareness and Prevention: 10 Things We All Can Do

It's one thing to advocate for awareness of the discrimination against LGBTQ members that is...

January 28, 2016

Double Binds Hurt Us

The Deseret News published a lengthy article today, LDS Church Leaders Mourn Reported Deaths in...

January 20, 2016

Guest Post re LGBT Policy

The following is published with permission and written by Wiktoria Heinz, MD. Dr. Heinz is...

December 2015

December 06, 2015

4 Bullies to Avoid During the Holidays

The Holiday season can be a mixed bag for sure when it comes to our...

November 2015

November 25, 2015

Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality

I was recently invited to be one of the panelists on a Mormon Matters Podcast episode...

November 06, 2015

Mama Dragons Respond to Harmful Announcement

I have permission to publish the following official response drafted by the Mama Dragons Board:...

November 05, 2015

Homosexuality tied to Apostasy?

I'm deeply grieved that the church has hit a new low in dealing with its...

October 2015

October 15, 2015

SAMHSA Takes Groundbreaking Position on Conversion Therapy

SAMHSA took an historic position today by releasing the following publication: SAMHSA: Ending Conversion Therapy...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

Support for LGBTQ Rights? Not convinced…

Due to the repercussions for public health and safety, I feel it is important to...

January 09, 2015

TLC’s My Husband’s not Gay…

Natasha, I'm curious. Josh Weed's story is similar to what the new TLC show "My...

April 2014

April 02, 2014

New Podcasts

Please check out the latest podcasts over at Mormon Mental Health which share some extremely important...

February 2014

February 15, 2014

Morality? We can do much better than this…

I was shocked to read the most recent article on sexual morality that was just...

November 2013

November 08, 2013

Advocating for Your Gay Mormon Family Member

I recently had the opportunity to interview Wendy and Tom Montgomery and their two children,...