Brook
My name is Brook, and I’m a Lesbian Christian.
I grew up in the Evangelical Christian church in Wyoming. My family is very devout and holds strong Christian values. In high school, I fell in love with a girl, and my world changed; I had to confront a part of myself I had kept hidden.
Pronouns: she/her
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After grappling with my identity and relationship with God, I came out as gay to my family during my freshman year of college. I was told I was going down a path of sin and darkness that would only bring me pain. I never had any conviction from God about my identity, but hearing the people I loved the most condemn me on His behalf was heartbreaking, and I left the faith.
Recently, I found a small faith group in my community that was welcoming of LGBTQ+ folks, and God showed me how deep His love for me goes. I was created in His image, and the love in my heart is not a sin. My faith journey is full of challenges, but I feel so much more at peace now that I’ve welcomed Him back into my life.
I am lucky to have many good friends and adults who God has worked through to show me His love. By choosing to live truthfully, I ultimately found my path toward healing, and now my family is learning to accept me as I am. On days when aspects of my journey reveal the strength of my spirit, I can’t help feeling a profound sense of love and pride. Everyone deserves to find healing, love, and belonging. Everyone deserves to know they are not alone and that things do get better.
Everyone deserves to know God’s love.
Photo credit: Brook archives
