Excommunicated For Loving Another

Written By Natasha Helfer | LCMFT, CST, CSTS

I was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was excommunicated in January 2019. Due to the fact I married the man of my dreams. To be honest, we were gay men attending church together. Our bishop was very supportive and welcomed us into the ward. One of our old bishops in the previous ward we were in called our stake president and told him he should get to know us....that is when the process started.

It was very emotional for me and I felt my heart break. I felt that I lost something. Even though I felt my Heavenly Father gave me permission to marry my husband.  A few months later after the proposition was lifted he called and apologized....I’m not here to share my story but spread the word.

I graduated in social work and that field is my dream job because I know that I can make a difference in someone's life.

Natasha Helfer | LCMFT, CST, CSTS

Natasha is the owner and founder of Symmetry Solutions. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist in the states of Kansas and Wisconsin and a Certified Sex Therapist. Natasha has been in practice for over 20 years and works with adults and adolescents. She specializes in mental health therapy, sex therapy and sexuality concerns, family and couples services, and faith transitions within spiritual journeys.

https://www.natashahelfer.com
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