Jaymee
My name is Jaymee, and I am a Gay Mormon.
I grew up living a life in a church that I loved. The teachings and doctrine all made sense to me, and I constantly feel it’s truth in my heart, but one particular piece of doctrine doesn’t accept the relationship I currently have with my best friend, my person.
Pronouns: she/her
Photo of Jaymee and partner
I spent almost my entire life hiding this secret that I knew my family wouldn’t understand or that my religion wouldn’t support. I didn’t ever want to tell anyone for fear of losing loved ones, and I felt God would be so ashamed of me. I did everything I could to follow the path that would lead me to having eternal life with my Heavenly Father. I thought I was happy, but I would never really know love. What kind of a life is that?
When I met Maddie, that’s when I really found myself and realized that I could be even happier by being my true self! I finally felt whole. After finally accepting this part of me, I embraced the life I had always dreamed of. A life full of love, faith, and happiness.
I still believe in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), and I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. Even though there are still moments of rejection within my religion and family, I can’t deny what I know to be true: my Heavenly Father loves me as the woman He created me to be. I am truly happy living this life with the woman I love and in the faith that I love.
Photo of Jaymee
