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Mormon No More: From Exclusion to Inclusion with Elena Joy Thurston
In this heartwarming episode of "What Needs To Be Said," we dive into the extraordinary life of Elena Joy Thurston, a woman who has faced tremendous struggles with religious trauma in the Mormon Church
and the ordeal of conversion therapy. As a devoted mother of four, Elena Joy's life took an unexpected turn when she bravely embraced her true identity and came out as a lesbian. This decision cost her dearly, causing her to lose her marriage, church, and community. But she emerged stronger, wiser, more resilient and now lives as her authentic self. Discover how she overcame adversity, founded a nonprofit to aid LGBTQ+ youth, and established herself as a sought-after Diversity & Allyship speaker. Together, we explore her transformation from exclusion to inclusion and the impactful work she's doing to foster understanding and acceptance.
Her journey will move and inspire you. Tune in now!
Find Elena Joy here:
Pride & Joy Foundation HTTP://www.PrideandJoyFoundation.com
The Elena Joy Experience http://www.elenajoyexperience.com
Pride & Joy Parents event www.prideandjoyparents.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajoythurston/
https://www.instagram.com/pridejoyfoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/PrideJoyFound
Her podcast: http://www.outofqueeriosity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenajoyspeaks/
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIhPZMC4UEg
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By Alex ReeganIn this heartwarming episode of "What Needs To Be Said," we dive into the extraordinary life of Elena Joy Thurston, a woman who has faced tremendous struggles with religious trauma in the Mormon Church
and the ordeal of conversion therapy. As a devoted mother of four, Elena Joy's life took an unexpected turn when she bravely embraced her true identity and came out as a lesbian. This decision cost her dearly, causing her to lose her marriage, church, and community. But she emerged stronger, wiser, more resilient and now lives as her authentic self. Discover how she overcame adversity, founded a nonprofit to aid LGBTQ+ youth, and established herself as a sought-after Diversity & Allyship speaker. Together, we explore her transformation from exclusion to inclusion and the impactful work she's doing to foster understanding and acceptance.
Her journey will move and inspire you. Tune in now!
Find Elena Joy here:
Pride & Joy Foundation HTTP://www.PrideandJoyFoundation.com
The Elena Joy Experience http://www.elenajoyexperience.com
Pride & Joy Parents event www.prideandjoyparents.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajoythurston/
https://www.instagram.com/pridejoyfoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/PrideJoyFound
Her podcast: http://www.outofqueeriosity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenajoyspeaks/
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIhPZMC4UEg