It was really nice to feel welcomed.

I'm so thankful for this church and everything they've done for me. Who ever knew there's a whole church out there who acknowledges gender dysphoria is a medical condition and not a sin? Not this girl until 2 years ago.

I also have a video of myself speaking at the ceremony. But I don't explicitly speak about TEC so I'm not sure if it's allowed here. If so 1 may post it later. Anyway thank you Episcopalians for saving this girls life. Last night was 3 years in the making. And today I hit exactly 2 years since confirmation. I'm getting more confident everyday, feeling more loved, and learning to love myself more. I do not exaggerate whatsoever in saying this magnificent church, and everyone in it saved my life.

If anyone will comment on the dress, I was self conscious about the thigh slit too. I wore this dress exactly one other time, to the LGBTQ+ second chance prom in 2023 in October. I wanted to wear it again last night because of what it means to me. My friends in the church told me it was fine and no one would care.

It was a beautiful night and a beautiful service here in Denver. The cake said "congratulations Victoria Rose" but I forgot to take a pic of it before cutting it lol. I am standing here today, happy alive and loved directly because of The Episcopal Church and everybody in it. Let me be the answer to the question if you ever find yourself doubting, find yourself asking and wondering "is it worth it?".

IT IS.

She's now in the Lord's embrace.

Lord, please bring comfort to her family and healing to our community and be with us all in our pursuit of justice.

r/dankchristianmemes keeps rejecting my post, claiming it violates their "take arguments elsewhere" rule even though it's rather an anti-argument meme. I keep asking how it goes against their rules while other memes relating to gender and queerness do not, and charged political memes do not, and they then accuse me of "trying to start a fight." I don't understand it.

It really made me feel welcomed. Makes me want to be a more active member in the church too.

Couldn't have said it better.