In this episode, Cooper Baker shares his journey coming out as gay and responses that he received through that process such as, "I knew it!" or, "This is really hard for me." He explains what his plan is moving forward and his feelings as he goes through the process of removing his records from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Cooper adds lightheartedness while discussing shopping for heels, dating men, and attending pride parades. He leaves listeners with ideas of how to better support queer youth and young adults and show love to those that choose to leave the church.

Be sure to check out @cooperb77 and follow @everyounceofstrength on Instagram. Please check out https://everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information.

More Resources:

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist - @drlaceybagley

Queer Nonprofit Organization - @encircletogether

Lesbian Travel Couple - @allieandsam

Gay BYU Valedictorian - @itsmatty27

Queer Artist and Advocate - @blessthemessy

Gay Advocate - @mattxiv

Queer Visibility Advocates - @wander.free.and.queer

Former Mormon Queer Podcast - @comingoutcoach

Trans Advocate - @btnpshr via @therapythoughtspodcast

Gay Pride Advocate - @natejig via @lesbegaypodcast

Lesbian LGBT Travel- @awayinlove

Non-binary Body Liberation Advocate - @lindobacon

Queer Mental Health Advocate - @samdylanfinch

Non-binary Qeer Advocate - @jamesissmiling

Trevor Project - @trevorproject