Hi all. I'm currently studying for a Master's degree in Sociology, for which I am conducting a research project into the experiences of LGBT+ ex-Mormons in the UK at Nottingham Trent University.

As a gay man who was born into the church, I've faced my own struggles. A decade after leaving the church, I still can't quite make peace with my parent's continued participation in the church despite its harmful teachings. There's been plenty of research into these issues in the US (especially in Utah), but there is basically no research in the UK. As a much less religious society than the US, the experience of being in the LDS Church in the UK is different, as are the perceptions of those around us, and potentially therefore our relationships to them. As such, I'm aiming to identify the challenges faced by UK-based LGBT+ ex-Mormons before, during and after leaving the church, and how they deal with this transition.

Therefore, I am looking for fellow LGBT+ ex-Mormons aged 18 and over in the UK to tell me their stories. I would also be happy to speak to family members or close friends of LGBT+ ex-Mormons who can give their insights. You can take part either in an online interview, or by providing a written statement about your experiences. You don't even need to tell me your real name, and the identity of all participants will be protected. If you decide to take part, you will still have the right to withdraw from the study, and any information you share will be protected in compliance with academic standards and UK data protection regulations, including GDPR.

If you would like an opportunity to tell your story, please message me or comment below, and I will be able to share more information and formal documentation. If you know anyone who is eligible and who you think might like to take part, please do share this post with them as it's so difficult to find participants and I'm really passionate about this work.

Thank you for your time.

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Apologies I wasn't aware of the verification and will email you immediately from my university email address.
Edit: email sent :)



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It is from a valid University address. That is all I can confirm. Eric

I would say Bradford is more religious than Provo these days. ;)

As a lifelong heterosexual, I am offended!!

Reader's Letter: "As a lifelong heterosexual, I am offended!"

First Editor: "Factually incorrect. Revise to 'As a lifelong heterosexual, I am offensive!'"

Second Editor: "Irrelevant opening phrase. Revise to 'I am offensive!'"

Intern, sheepishly: "Is it too hyperbolic? Should we remove the exclamation point?"

Editor in Chief: "Why the hell are we talking about this? Give the girl some money and tell her to go away."



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Editor in Chief: "Why the hell are we talking about this? Give the girl some money and tell her to go away."

Accounts payable: “Remember how hard it was to get repaid last time?”

Editor in Chief: “Just spike it and call it a day.”



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Oh yeah! As a lifelong Mormon I'm even more offended!

One must, MUST I say, remember the adage: Only the offensive can be offended. I mean, call me a stop sign or giraffe, and see just how offended I don’t get.

How about a No Parking sign? Just testing the limits... ;-)