Why 'All-in' LGBT Saints Are Reluctant to Speak Up

LGBT+/SSA Latter-day Saints who are "all-in" (fully committed to Jesus Christ, His Church, and revealed doctrine) are engaging less with public conversations about their experiences, for multiple reasons. This is partly due to exhaustion with patronizing pushback from other LGBT+/SSA individuals and "allies." The desire for privacy also arises from personal revelation, an increased focus on other aspects of life, and a desire to avoid "story-weaponization" or becoming a "poster person." With less public visibility, it is important for all-in LGBT+/SSA Latter-day Saints to know that they are not alone on their paths and that more people are thriving in the Church than they'll ever hear about. It's also important for bystanders to realize that the public conversations and controversies about the Church and LGBT+/SSA issues often do not represent the lived experiences of those finding purpose, meaning, and joy while fully committed to the Gospel and their covenants.