That’s really heavy. It’s interesting how so much is wrapped into a persons understanding of their own identity. My heart aches for people suffering especially kids.

I find a lot of solace in my faith by dying to myself and my own earthly desires/beliefs daily. It’s a reminder and a reality check. Unfortunately, so many families and communities are combating “church hurt” and “Bible Belt bigotry” that the people who really need help or would benefit from God’s Grace turn away from it. It’s horrible. They are forcing themselves into a mental wilderness that’s purely destructive… and it’s not entirely their fault.

I wish there was a way to eliminate the political aspects of the conversation and find actual solutions…