It's Pride Month, and we are talking about same-sex attraction!

Christobal Barragan is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He crossed paths with my husband, Brian while Brian was a missionary in Georgia. Brian met Chris a few days before his baptism and was with him during Chris's fresh new member life in the Church. 

Christobal talks about his faith journey from childhood to now, hopping around to different churches as a kid and adolescent, enduring criticism and unkindness about his sexuality. Chris prefers the phrase "same sex attraction" to describe this challenge instead of labeling his entire identity as a "gay man." 

Christobal's experiences are completely his own and, while beautiful and potentially helpful, do not represent the experiences of all who live with same-sex attraction or other LGBTQ issues. 

Enjoy!