Bad Mormon: A Memoir

by Heather Gay

I could trust Brother and Sister Gillespie with anything. But I would give a big side-eye to Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie, and I would die before I trusted Becky with a goddamn thing.

It can be a hit to the ego when you realize that a bunch of older church leaders have better gaydar than you do.

In a culture that believes perfection is attainable, we often internalize the pain of falling short. When you’re instilled with the idea that your worth is directly related to your obedience, it’s easy to feel small.