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 Read full storyI was asked to talk about my experiences as a gay LDS returned missionary, and I didn't know where to start, so I guess I'll start at the beginning. I joined the Church at age 15. I was very excited about advancing in the Church, and from that early age I prepared myself to go on a mission. Shortly after turning 19, I was called to serve in the Argentina Bahía Blanca Mission. I showed good leadership skills, and shortly after beginning my mission I was assigned to be a district leader. My promotions came to an end, however, when I got romantically involved with one of my mission companions. My companion made a confession to the mission president, and I was nearly sent back home. However, my mission president told me that he believed I could "change my tendencies" and I was allowed to finish my mission honorably—with no leadership positions, however, since my being gay excluded me from that privilege. For the remainder of my mission I hid my feelings, was "good," and thus finished my mission honorably. |
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