Episode 910: Eric Chaffey, Mid-50’s, Gay Latter-day Saint, Super Brave
About this episode
Eric Chaffey shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint, discussing challenges including conversion therapy and the lack of support for LGBTQ members in the Church.
My friend Eric Chaffey (talented organist and director, grew up in Oregon/Northern California, lives in Salt Lake City) joins us to share some of this story including: Realizing his was gay during his teenage years (in the 80s). Incredible supportive dad Being a sexual assault survivor While at the MTC, telling Priesthood Leadership about being sexually assaulted which ended his mission (medical release) and put him in conversion therapy (super painful part of his story) Conversion therapy counselor shifted from conversation therapy to helping his heal from sexual abuse While active in the Church, he is often frustrated and discourage about the lack of support for LGBTQ members Very helpful community in his local ward Eric takes us back into a time we the church and society believe being gay was a choose and when there was no/little support. It’s heartbreaking to hear these stories. Yet with all the headwind Eric has faced, he bravely moves forward with courage and grace. Thank you Eric for being on the podcast. You are good man. Your story will help others. Links: Eric’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echaffey
More episodes of Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler
- Episode 917: Michael Soto, Transgender Man, President/CEO Equality Arizona, Great Soul
- Episode 916: Brent Edwards, Bi-Sexual Latter-day Saint, Mid 50’s
- Episode 915: Scott Mena, The Theater Guy, Gay Latter-Day Saint, Active LDS
- Episode 914: Alisha Anderson, Gay, LDS faith, Artist, Same-Sex Marriage, Remarkable Woman
- Episode 913: Bob Rees, 40+ Years of Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
- Episode 912: Kim B. Puzey, Ministering to the One
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