Michael recounts his first relationships in the closet while growing up in rural South Dakota, how he first realized he was gay, and the aftermath of coming out to his family.

This coming out story centers around the shame and uncertainty that hovers over LGBTQ+ youth growing up in religious homes in which the religion discredits their sexuality. Coming to terms with religion, acceptance, and sexuality is a difficult task that many of face or have faced. It's comforting to hear Michael's words of self-acceptance and decision to be free.

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