Thank you for this video interview. I am a 36 turning 37 year old gay ex Mormon. I've never been in a relationship and I swear am feeling like there's no one out there for me but this guy's story has given me hope to keep hoping even if it takes into my 50's or beyond I don't wanna live alone. I believe God has something there for me.
Dusty, I met you at a music shop in Pocatello years ago. You were the most famous person I had met at my ripe age of 15. I now know, you are one of the truest and most sincere people I have met. I hope to cross paths again in this lifetime. Thank you for your story, you made the difference today. ❤
Dusty, thank you for coming on Mormon Stories and being real. This is more than just "outing" yourself--this is laying bare your soul. You have touched more people than you know by being honest here.
This was like a knife slowly pressing through my heart, listening to mr Dusty John experiences. You are a fantastic man, a ideal father and I wish I could personally learn from you.Ill keep you and your family in my deepest prayers
Im a gay exmormon, l was married in the temple and went thorough the same struggles. I was really happy when l left the church and finally became myself. Im glad he is finally free and happy too.
So wonderful and heartfelt. As a gay ex-moromon I know where he is coming from I feel his truth. It has been years for me but some things never leave you. I have struggled with my faith and feeling loved. I have left behind my religion but I will always have a close relationship with Christ.
Great interview.I really appreciate your story. I have a son who is gay. He came out to me at 30 and I was very concerned about the effect this would have on his life. I wish things could be easier for our gay loved ones. My son taught me not to doubt that it isn't a choice Love you Dusty!
You slip your tithe envelope under the bishop's door to support an organization that gives you no clear path to living a decent life. Amazing! I'm so glad you've found someone to share your life with. You are so right, it's not mainly about sex; it's about having a loving connection with another person. You talk such sense, but the church, determined to believe a lie, is given strong delusion, just as the Bible says.
I WAS MARRIED TO A GAY MAN FOR 25 YRS.. ONLY HAD SEX ONCE... NEVER SHOWED ME LOVE.. ALWAYS HAD YOUNG MEN AROUND HIM... SO SAD.. HE HAD BEEN ABUSED AS A CHILD BY AN UNCLE... THEY WERE ALL LEADERS IN THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH.. SO SAD.. I HAVE A GAY NEPHEW HE IS SO SWEET BUT WHAT HAPPENED .. WHO KNOWS.
This is a fantastic interview. I live in Louisiana with my husband and am active, we are in the process of adopting, and everything that Dusty is saying and every emotion that he is communicating feel like they are coming from my heart. Thank you so much for doing this.
I'm in the same boat as Dusty when he was younger. I like both males and females but are more sexually/physically attracted to guys. I want a family of my own (my own kids) but idk if I would be happy following the rules marrying a girl. I'm 18 years old and don't know what to do. I am also active in the LDS/Mormon church but have never felt right dating girls. What should I do?
If you're interested in a long-term, monogamous, committed kind of relationship, if you ever daydream about waking up next to someone and kissing them before you leave for work, or holding and kissing them goodnight before bed/other intimate kind of interactions, who fills that space in that scenario? A guy? A girl? Either/or, like it makes no difference either way at all? I would use something like that as a decent starting point, and then date accordingly from there, and see how you feel. When you know who you're happy with, it's the most obvious and most beautiful thing in the world. 😊 I'm bi, and am physically/sexually attracted to both men and women, but am only emotionally, spirituality, romantically attracted to women. A woman is who pops up in the scenarios I mentioned, for me. However it is for you, you've just got to be honest with yourself first, and then happy and proud of who you are, and I think things will probably be great. Hope maybe this helps.
It is my opinion that people who stand strong in their faith for are lord whilst standing strong to their faith in themselves when the world tells them Thayer wrong for doing so will make it to heaven faster than supposed elders who persecute through pain in faith of his name.
Am confuse ,wasnt the bible talk about not sleeping with your own kind and what about sodam an gomora.What would be the out come /talk if a gay were allowed to marry in the church i really dont know what to say about this .
Thank you for this video interview. I am a 36 turning 37 year old gay ex Mormon. I've never been in a relationship and I swear am feeling like there's no one out there for me but this guy's story has given me hope to keep hoping even if it takes into my 50's or beyond I don't wanna live alone. I believe God has something there for me.
Dusty, I met you at a music shop in Pocatello years ago. You were the most famous person I had met at my ripe age of 15. I now know, you are one of the truest and most sincere people I have met. I hope to cross paths again in this lifetime. Thank you for your story, you made the difference today.
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Dusty is courageous . I’ am constantly amazed by the strength of those who are LGBT
I couldn’t imagine the spiritual and physical torment he went through. What an inspiration to us all.
Dusty, thank you for coming on Mormon Stories and being real. This is more than just "outing" yourself--this is laying bare your soul. You have touched more people than you know by being honest here.
This was like a knife slowly pressing through my heart, listening to mr Dusty John experiences. You are a fantastic man, a ideal father and I wish I could personally learn from you.Ill keep you and your family in my deepest prayers
Im a gay exmormon, l was married in the temple and went thorough the same struggles. I was really happy when l left the church and finally became myself. Im glad he is finally free and happy too.
So wonderful and heartfelt. As a gay ex-moromon I know where he is coming from I feel his truth. It has been years for me but some things never leave you. I have struggled with my faith and feeling loved. I have left behind my religion but I will always have a close relationship with Christ.
Thank you for sharing your story Dusty! You are amazing and so is your journey! Wishing you only good things ❤️❤️❤️
Great interview.I really appreciate your story. I have a son who is gay. He came out to me at 30 and I was very concerned about the effect this would have on his life. I wish things could be easier for our gay loved ones. My son taught me not to doubt that it isn't a choice Love you Dusty!
You slip your tithe envelope under the bishop's door to support an organization that gives you no clear path to living a decent life. Amazing! I'm so glad you've found someone to share your life with. You are so right, it's not mainly about sex; it's about having a loving connection with another person. You talk such sense, but the church, determined to believe a lie, is given strong delusion, just as the Bible says.
I WAS MARRIED TO A GAY MAN FOR 25 YRS.. ONLY HAD SEX ONCE... NEVER SHOWED ME LOVE.. ALWAYS HAD YOUNG MEN AROUND HIM... SO SAD.. HE HAD BEEN ABUSED AS A CHILD BY AN UNCLE... THEY WERE ALL LEADERS IN THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH.. SO SAD.. I HAVE A GAY NEPHEW HE IS SO SWEET BUT WHAT HAPPENED .. WHO KNOWS.
This is a fantastic interview. I live in Louisiana with my husband and am active, we are in the process of adopting, and everything that Dusty is saying and every emotion that he is communicating feel like they are coming from my heart. Thank you so much for doing this.
What part of Louisiana? I am from there.
What a beautiful gift of God you are to the world. A guy who is 80 y o.
I'm in the same boat as Dusty when he was younger. I like both males and females but are more sexually/physically attracted to guys. I want a family of my own (my own kids) but idk if I would be happy following the rules marrying a girl. I'm 18 years old and don't know what to do. I am also active in the LDS/Mormon church but have never felt right dating girls. What should I do?
SORRY ABOUT THE NAME.
If you're interested in a long-term, monogamous, committed kind of relationship, if you ever daydream about waking up next to someone and kissing them before you leave for work, or holding and kissing them goodnight before bed/other intimate kind of interactions, who fills that space in that scenario? A guy? A girl? Either/or, like it makes no difference either way at all? I would use something like that as a decent starting point, and then date accordingly from there, and see how you feel. When you know who you're happy with, it's the most obvious and most beautiful thing in the world. 😊
I'm bi, and am physically/sexually attracted to both men and women, but am only emotionally, spirituality, romantically attracted to women. A woman is who pops up in the scenarios I mentioned, for me.
However it is for you, you've just got to be honest with yourself first, and then happy and proud of who you are, and I think things will probably be great. Hope maybe this helps.
I love to hear these stories. I was first introduced to sex between men at BYU during my freshman year.
Amazing story. Thank you for sharing this x
I've been following Dusty for a long time and I'm less surprised he's gay but more surprised he was a Mormon.
Money is the basis of the church. Tithing, Building funds, etc. ... and all the guilt that goes around it all.
What a beautiful man. Thanks for the interview.
This guy ❤️❤️❤️.... What a sweetheart 😊
I live in sweats...especially on Sunday after church. That is extreme. Wow.
That mother in law sounds like a real TREAT 🍪 🍬 🍰
Just love and nothing else!!!
It is my opinion that people who stand strong in their faith for are lord whilst standing strong to their faith in themselves when the world tells them Thayer wrong for doing so will make it to heaven faster than supposed elders who persecute through pain in faith of his name.
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Am confuse ,wasnt the bible talk about not sleeping with your own kind and what about sodam an gomora.What would be the out come /talk if a gay were allowed to marry in the church i really dont know what to say about this .