Raised as a Mormon Girl - It Never Felt Right - Stetson Done Pt. 1 | Ep. 2213

<p>What happens when you grow up doing everything you are told, but it never feels right?</p><p><br></p><p>In Part One of our conversation with Stetson Done, a transgender man who grew up Mormon, Stetson shares his story of growing up in a loving LDS family in Mesa, Arizona. Although he appreciated the structure and community of Mormonism, he struggled with the expectations placed on girls and the belief that becoming a wife and mother was his highest calling. He knew he didn’t want that future, but didn’t yet understand why.</p><p><br></p><p>Stetson describes the gender divisions he experienced in church, the differences between the Young Women&#39;s and Young Men&#39;s programs, and the loneliness of feeling out of place without having the language to explain it. He also reflects on his LDS mission in El Salvador/Belize, and the disparity between how male and female missionaries are regarded in the Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Although Stetson found purpose in much of the Mormon structure, questions about church teachings—including polygamy and the legalization of same-sex marriage—began to challenge his faith. By the end of his mission, his testimony remained strong, but difficult questions were beginning to emerge.</p><p><br></p><p>This is part one of a three-part conversation with Stetson. Please be sure to continue on with his story to understand how he forged his own personal path to personal happiness!</p><p><br></p><p>___________________</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/raised-as-a-mormon-girl-it-never-felt-right/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Show Notes</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/1z0UIxPp4CM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  </p><p><br></p><p>Our overall mission is to: </p><p>1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology</p><p>2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis</p><p>3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions</p><p><br></p><p>🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becomi