133: Tiana Matson | How Coming Out to my Mission President Changed My Life

133: Tiana Matson | How Coming Out to my Mission President Changed My Life

Tiana story is similar to many others in her shoes. She knew from a very early age that she was different. What did that difference mean? And how do you explain something that you can't define?

Following the path laid for her, Tiana served a mission and it was in a discussion with her Mission President that she acknowledged what that "difference" was.

This episode is the story of her journey after leaving her mission early and making difficult decisions to help her find peace, happiness, and her best future.

Please like, share, or comment on this episode. We also invite you to subscribe to our LatterGayStories YouTube channel and LIKE the LatterGayStories Facebook page.

It is stories like this that help us build bigger and stronger bridges between the LDS and LGBTQ communities.

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