RooTheMormon

As a member of the Church, who fought for many, many years with the theme of Savannah (feelings for women are not foreign to me), I can understand Savannah. She is twelve years. Her feelings for other people of the same sex are new to her. Savannah is not a bad person because she is a lesbian, not the person who has taken it all; But the person who put everything on the Internet. I guess it was one of her parents.
But with all legitimate criticism of this video. One question we have to ask ourselves as members of the Church is: How do we deal with our homosexual or transsexual children? Supportive, like Savannah's parents, or dismissive, as this counselor to the bishopric?
I ask because I've also seen a Video on YouTube. As an adult young man confesses to his family to be homosexual. This "Christian" family, wants him to go; What the young man understands, but asking for some time to prepare everything. The dispute escalates, and the father beats him out of the house.
Is this Christian like, would Christ do that? Is this the love of a father, a parent, to his child? Should children not be unconditionally loved and supported, no matter what they do?
I'm bisexual. I love men and women, I know! But I had never had a relationship with women because of the rules of the Church and the Bible. Let Savannah feel lesbian as long as she is not a lesbian!

If you have read any of my other posts, you know I am the the only mormon in my intermediate family. All of my LDS friends were raised LDS. LDS parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. They were born in the church, raised in the church, and will one day (most of them) will start a family in the church. Their parents are always helping them to complete personal progress and going to church with them. They get to do family home evening, and they say prayers together before dinner. But not me. I was and am raised in a non-LDS home. A great one, but a home of heathens. I love my family to death, and I would never change anything about them ever. But my family arent just heathens, they also disagree with mormon values.
I was baptized in July of 2013 at 9 years old. My parents told me that even if they disagreed, they would always support me. I would wake up at 6 AM on Sunday to get ready for church. I would go to church with one of my neighbors (they would take turns of who would take me, God bless them all.) At church I was the only girl in my class with 5 boys, and our teachers would always bring treats and I wuld be the only one to earn one.
For a while I left church. I became something I wished I wasnt. Then I moved to a new city, and I was invited to Girls Camp. Since I had just turned 12, I would get to do my first year at the right age. I was so nervous, but so excited. Camp that year, now looking at it, was definitely a blessing Heavenly Father made for me. Never had I ever felt the spirit so strong. All these girls, in everything we did, I could feel their testimonies. At the testimony campfire I balled my eyes out. I wanted to feel that feeling again. I felt so warm and happy and thankful. I knew it was the spirit that I was feeling.
After camp I started going to church again. I went to YW and campfires. I knew with all my heart I was doing the right thing. At home I felt so confused. I didnt know whether I could choose between the church, and following what my parents set as standards for me. My family would buy me immodest clothing, and I felt pressured to wear it, becayse I feel bad when people spend their hard earned money on things I dont even use. I tomorrow tried as much as my parents would allow me to be modest, and I tried to ignore their rude comments about the church. 
After about a year, my parents work schedules changed, and Sunday was the inly day they both had off. Thats when my mom decided I wasnt allowed to go to church anymore. She said that I was no longer putting family first, and that always comes first.
So now I am not allowed to go to church. She occasionally lets me go to YWs, but I always feel guilty about it. I still read tge scriptures, say my prayers, read LDS articles, and do other things to help my faith.
I know that my Heavenly Father knows that I am not going to church because I cant, not because I dont want to. I also know that he loves me and will help me feel the spirit even though I cannot attend church.
Being the only mormon in my family has strenghtened my faith in ways that are so hard to explain. Im not saying that those raised LDS arent as faithful, but they have never had to experience the trials of parents who disagree with them, and not having anyone right their to talk about relgion with. Being the only mormon has strengthened me, because I have to try not to give up on my religion, because there is no one there pushing me through it. No one telling me to read my scriptures and say my prayers. 
I am always told that I am being a good influence to my family. I know that my family will not be influenced by me, because I know who they are, but I can show them and teach them and help them find their way if they are willing.
People always tell me I am so tough. I know I have been through many trials in faith, but I wouldnt say I am tough. Sure religion is hard, but I find it is always easiest to choose the right, because choosing a choice that will make you ahppy is an obvious decision.
 Some people tell me I am lucky because I could wear tank tops if I wanted to and wear a bikini if I wanted to and wear exposing shirts if I wanted to because my parents dont care about that stuff like LDS parents do. And I think I am lucky, because its a test of faith. Will I choose to make the right choice that Heavenly Father wants for me? People with LDS parents dont get that, because their parents wont give them that option.
Anyways, Id like to share with you all, that no matter what trials you face and what influences you have, if you are able to push through, you will come out stronger than you ever thought you could be. Pray, and Heaveny Father will help you.
**Please dont leave negative comments. I am just expressing my feelings, and I dont care to know if you disagree with them.

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Thank you all  its great to have support!

Thank you all  its great to have support!

Thank you all  its great to have support!

Thank you all!

Not exactly fun, but when I'm sick I like to watch "church" from home through BYUtv. I don't know whether @RooTheMormoncan do that without causing trouble, but here are links to their programming.
Worship Services - Sacrament Meeting minus the sacrament. There are only ten, unfortunately. After finishing those, I guess you could start over or watch conference talks or BYU Devotionals or Women's Conference addresses.
For Sunday School I watch Discussions on Whatever Book of Scripture We're Studying; Doctrine and Covenants this year. But I'd suggest Roo study the youth curriculum teacher's materials. Young Women Sunday School It might be helpful to get a notebook to record your answers to the questions. Sometimes trying to articulate answers and writing things down can help you think through them in more depth.

I second what @Sunday21 has said! That takes a lot of faith to stick with something that you believe in while others you love may not anymore. This site has many people who have strong testimonies of the gospel, as well as a lot of knowledge about it. It's a great place to discuss questions you have if you aren't able to discuss it with friends or family, or people at church anymore. 

@Maureen I can see why you would be confused... its a confusing situation. When I was baptized my parents had different views of the church. Now they arent as willing to let me participate because of certain things they disagree with. They wont let me go to church anymore and they also wont allow any of my other sibs. to be baptized.
And yes I am under 16, I am 13.

@Maureen Yes I am still young. I have been a member of the church for a while now, only a couple months shorter than others my age. I am familiar with the rules about coffee, I am familiar with many things regrading the church. But its very hard for me to learn these things when I am not allowed to attend church anymore. Ive just been mainly asking questions on the forum to clarify.

I find my garments comforting. Like a hug! Did I immediately take to them? No! I tried a lot of styles and fabrics! 

I think garments should be worn during sports, and as often as possible, as it is a sacred thing we commit to wearing throughour our life.  It may help us to remember to dress modestly at all times and they can be changed, as needed.  I know no church doctrine that says to remove them for sports but I do know of doctrine that we should seek to wear them vs not.

Thanks everyone. Im glad to have answers! 

Thanks everyone. Im glad to have answers! 

This is my 2nd post here of the day. Sorry, not trying to spam.
I love YA romances. I find them charming and sweet. But it is SO hard to find clean romances nowadays! I found an author named Janette Rallison, who writes clean comedy/romances because she herself is LDS. Ive read all of her books now. Any recommendations for clean comedy/romance/YA?

My opinion on this varies. I believe that as children of God we should all love and respect the other children of God (LGBT). Mormons are much more excepting of the LGBT community then people make us out to be. The church has even released a website just for gay mormons. What I'm saying is that it is fine to be an LGBT mormon.
What I DON'T think is fine is this girl bearng her "testimony" as a prepared speech filmed by others. When I first saw this video I imagined how much courage it took this girl to walk up to the front of the chapel and confess to everyone there. I still think she is brave for doing that. But there are some problems. A testimony is not a prepared speech. It comes from your heart and soul and changes and grows and is really a beautiful thing. A prepared testimony is not a testimony at all.
Having this speech (I'll call it a speech) filmed is not okay. Never in any scenerio should a church meeting be filmed and shared on social media, especially a testimony! The person filming was also reported on the news to be a family friend. So how many people were told this girl was goung to come out at church that Sunday?
Okay last thing, I read that soon after this, the girls mother came out as lesbian. This was especially confusing for me because she was apparently happily married to her husband. I have a feeling that maybe this girl was influenced/encouraged just a little bit. I once had a friend with two lesbian moms who always acted like they wanted her to be lesbian like them.
Im not meaning to offend anyone when I say this, I am just stating my opinion and thoughts. I believe we are all children of our loving Heavenly Father and no matter what he will always love us. Even if we are a member of the LGBT community. And I want you all to know that. 

I certainly hope not - Just heard Elder Oaks speak last Sunday saying that tats are "still graffiti on your personal temple".

Every person (including each of your family members) will have the opportunity to fully learn about the Gospel and choose to follow Christ, whether in this life or the next.  You cannot make their choice for them, only your own decision to follow the Lord.  

As I am also the only member in my family, I think about this too! My bet is that we will be able to visit. I suspect that the arrangements for the next life are beyond our comprehension so I have faith in Heavenly Father. He is always fair.  

Thabk you all who helped. I have read the For the Strenght of youth book. Also I have some pretty great YW leaders. Also, it was interesting to see this forum page turn into a devatedebate about herbal tea haha. I frink herbal tea, and I think thats okay for Mormons, because herbal tea is helth benifiting, and it is the water that is hot, so imI'm not auresure if it classifies as a hot drink. I think as long as we are drinking and eating things that are good for our body, Heavenly Father will be happy with us.

She never wants to open up to me. I wanted to have a conversation with her about deeper more personal things and she just closed off. 
Thabk you everyone who gave advice. It is much appreciated.

Thank you, I will do this.

Thank you @Jane_Doe and @Sunday21

Hi @RooTheMormon!  (Cool handle by the way)
Welcome to the forum!