Be True: From Orthodoxy to Authenticity...The Journey Wasn't Straight - Paperback

by Jeanette M. Griggs (Author)

Can you be true to your legacy and to yourself when they demand two different lives?

Jeanette Griggs was the "perfect" Mormon girl. As a stalwart descendant of pioneers, she grew up devoted to the faith, the scriptures, and the eternal Plan of Happiness. But behind the athletic achievements and the Sunday smiles, a secret was festering.

In a world that dictated every step of her future, Jeanette found herself trapped between the rigid expectations of her orthodoxy and the undeniable truth of her identity. Guided by the heavy hand of LDS doctrine and the shame-filled pages of The Miracle of Forgiveness, she spent years battling internalized homophobia and the terrifying fear of losing her tribe.

Be True is a raw, intimate journey through the journals and letters of a woman who had to lose her religion to find her soul. It is a story of moving from the stark black-and-white of "righteousness" into the beautiful, complex shades of gray that define an authentic life.

In these pages, you will discover:

• The Agony of the Closet: A first-hand look at the psychological toll of growing up gay in a high-demand religion.
• The Courage to Deconstruct: How to break free from generational pressure and redefine what it means to be "true."
• A New Happily Ever After: A heart-healing conclusion that proves love and family are possible outside the traditional mold.

Perfect for readers of Educated by Tara Westover, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, or Bad Mormon by Heather Gay, Jeanette M. Griggs offers a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong in their own life.