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My Dad Came Out as Gay in 1988: Growing Up, Forgiving & Choosing Love — Drey Hill

Podcast: MIDDLE GROUND - Real Conversations on Faith, Identity & Becoming — Through Brynne's LDS Lens of Curiosity, Love and Doubt · Brynne Erickson - Educator, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, Mother

Opublikowano: 2026-09-03

In this episode, I sit down with my church friend Drey Hill. Drey was born into the LDS church in 1987, and shortly after, his dad came out as gay to his mom. They divorced but remained incredibly close, with his dad attending every birthday, Christmas, and primary program while his boyfriend Brian became a regular part of family life. Growing up Drey kept it a complete secret at church, feeling he couldn't share during testimony meetings or anywhere else. He carried anger into his mission after learning how much his dad had hurt his mom. The turning point came i...