This collection of personal narratives represents the voices of queer youth of faith, many of whom face pressure to choose between their faith and the freedom to live authentic lives. These are their stories of heartbreak and hope. Of courage and compassion. Of discovering life in the overlapping spaces between faith and identity. We hope their stories inspire other youth to find their own voice and, ultimately, to embrace the truth about who they really are Beloved.

In 2023 Beloved Arise, the first national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth of faith, held a national essay contest for LGBTQ+ high school students. Please open your heart as you read their stories.

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