How do I resolve shame from my religious upbringing for being LGBTQ?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks

In this episode, I coach Kristinya and address the question “How do I resolve shame from my religious upbringing for being LGBTQ?” Kristinya shares how she has felt a conflict in her life between her identity as a member of the gay community and her identity as a member of the LDS church.

During this episode, I validate Kristinya’s experience as painful, real, and damaging. Many individuals I have worked with have shared this same concern, and you are not alone if you are also asking this question. We may feel shame about something, and that may never go away, but we don’t have to let it dictate our life.

If you have found this information helpful, you can find additional resources on this topic in my podcast and my online courses. Connect with me on social media @drjuliehanks and work with me through joining The Dr. Julie Hanks Group Coaching Membership at drjuliehanks.com. For therapy in Utah visit wasatchfamilytherapy.com.