One easy and effective way to accomplish this is by reading work by gay Mormon artists who are trying to humanize those so often demonized by religion. Yes, there are some four-letter words among our pages, and there might even be an allusion or two to sex. But if we're not strong enough to read about real life without swooning, we're not going to be much help to the LGBTQ friends and family we claim to love. True understanding can only come about if we make that effort. Let's read what our LGBTQ brothers and sisters write to know more about their world.