"It's been a journey in terms of my views on the LGBTQ+ community. I didn't have, like, fear of them… Obviously, I have learned and grown, and that is not where I am now." Glorya reflects on her transformative understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing her previous misconceptions while acknowledging the love and admiration she has for those she’s encountered through foster care.
"I was very conflicted growing up because I knew I was queer, but I never really had the lingo to describe that." Trey's struggle with her identity illustrates the complexities many transgender youth face, highlighting the critical need for language and understanding in the journey of self-acceptance.
"Just because I was taught something didn't actually mean that it was in fact true." Glorya emphasizes the importance of unlearning harmful beliefs, showcasing how personal growth can lead to greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals and their experiences.
"I'm worried about all the anti-trans legislation being proposed and often passed throughout the nation. The high suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth is not about who they are but how they are treated." Glorya emphasizes the societal issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth, advocating for a broader acknowledgement of these struggles within religious communities.
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