How do you honor your roots while forging a completely new path? This week on Breaking Mormon Chains, Living Perfectly Queer, we tackle summer parenting challenges and the surprising layers of Utah's Pioneer Day. We discuss the romanticized history of the pioneers versus our own family truths, the mental health aspects of deconstruction, and the joy of creating new traditions like 'Pie and Beer Day.' Tune in as we share why living authentically is our greatest legacy for our children.

After breaking free, what happens when Mormon culture finds you on vacation? In this episode of Breaking Mormon Chains, Living Perfectly Queer, your hosts share their eye-opening cruise experience. We tackle the unexpected encounters, the enduring pressure of perfectionism, and the unique mental health landscape for LGBTQ+ individuals post-Mormonism. Tune in for an honest look at life beyond the church and the continuous journey to authenticity.

In this deeply vulnerable episode Cheri opens up about her foundational relationship with Cam. They recounts how they met, the life they built under traditional expectations, and the profound acceptance of her queer identity. Hear the raw, emotional truth of confronting a life built on Mormon teachings, the anger of paths unchosen, and how Cheri's journey of self-discovery ultimately led them to open their relationship and embrace polyamory.

It's a powerful testament to finding your truth, even when it means dismantling everything you thought you knew, to finally build a life of genuine happiness.