Episode 27: "I came out of the womb singing" — The Divine Worth of a Lesbian

Right click here to download the mp3. Art by Mara Berendt Friedman As a teen, Janice converted to the LDS church as part of an attempt to cure herself of her lesbianism. She served a mission and married in the temple as part of her determination to be "fixed." Her journey to find her whole self — the wild woman, the lesbian, the feminist — led her into the depths of depression and to the brink of taking her own life where she was gifted with a deep realization that God loved her. Janice will be watching the comments so she can respond to questions and issues brought up in her story. As you leave comments, remember that Daughters of Mormonism seeks to provide a safe place for women to share their stories. This is a real story from a real person. Please see the Comment Policy for further details. Janice's Recommended Resources Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Mormon Stories Podcast hosted by John Delin Mormon Matters Podcast hosted by Dan Wotherspoon Ask Mormon Girl by Joanna Brooks Dialogue: Journal of Mormon Thought Sunstone Magazine Affirmation.org for Gay and Lesbian Mormons Stonewall Center You can contact Janice at outofthewombsinging @ gmail.com