In this episode, John and Margi interview four individuals who are transgender and either active LDS or former LDS. Our panelists for this interview are Kimberly, Ann, Emmett, and Augustus. We discuss:

What it was like growing up in the LDS Church

What effect bullying and life in the “closet” had on them

How the panelists see transgender people fitting (or not) into LDS Church doctrine

“Trans-erasure” in the Church where lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities receive more focus and attention; therefore, transgender issues are less understood

How they were treated when they attended church as their authentic selves

Things they would like the Church to address with their transgender members

We thank our panelists for sharing each of their unique stories and for bringing light to the Mormon transgender experience!

Notes:

Affirmation: Trans* Mormons, Families, and Friends https://www.facebook.com/groups/674629102608451/

TransActive LDS Support Group for Transgender Mormons & families https://www.facebook.com/TransActiveLDS/

Utah Transgender FHE https://www.facebook.com/UtahTransFHE/

Augustus’ Facebook video playlist goo.gl/jGJhm1

Augustus’ Facebook video recommendations goo.gl/l27WzD