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A colorful painting depicting Jesus Christ with a halo, standing with arms open in front of a large, multicolored tent, while a crowd of people gathers around him.

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The following stories feature the true experiences of transgender Latter-day Saints, as told to Lift+Love storyteller Autumn McAlpin. Stories and photos are published with permission.

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Close-up of a smiling man wearing a knit hat and blue hoodie, with a mountain and lake sunset in the background, with text overlay reading "Ben Higinbotham A Lift + Love Family Story".

A man smiling in the foreground with colorful hanging decorations in a hallway with large windows and potted plants.

Two women smiling for a selfie in a warmly decorated room. The woman on the left has straight blonde hair, and the woman on the right has curly blonde hair. The image includes text that reads, 'Jennifer Thomas, A Lift + Love Family Story'.

A woman with long blonde hair and multiple ear piercings smiling outdoors with green trees in the background.

The Jenkins family, a man with glasses, a woman, and five children, outdoors in a mountainous area with trees and rocks, smiling and posing for a photo.

A smiling woman with pink hair and a small nose piercing alongside another smiling woman with glasses, both in an indoor setting.

A family of six standing together outdoors in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background, smiling at the camera.

A close-up photo of a smiling woman with long dark hair inside a vehicle, with a white car visible through the window behind her.

A happy family photo of seven people, including two adult men and women, four boys, and a black dog, sitting on the front steps of a house with yellow brick walls and colorful flower beds, smiling at the camera.

Maddie Fox with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black and white patterned zip-up top, looking to her left against a plain light-colored background.

A family of six standing on a grassy area near a beach, with the ocean and rocky shoreline in the background. The family members appear to be enjoying a day at the beach, smiling and posing for the photo.

A group photo of the Haycock family, comprising adults and children, standing together indoors with a wall displaying motivational words and peace symbols in the background. The overlay text reads 'The Haycock Family, A Lift + Love Family Story'.

Two women standing next to each other in front of a beige and maroon tour bus, smiling and posing for a photo.

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A large family group of 13 people, including children and adults, posing outdoors in a green, wooded area with a wooden structure in the background, smiling for the camera.

A tree with pink blossoms and a black swing hanging from one of the branches, set against a colorful sky background with shades of pink, purple, and blue.

The Bailey family standing outdoors in a park with autumn foliage in the background. They include three children, the mother, and the father, all smiling, dressed casually with some wearing red.

A group of seven diverse family members standing outdoors with mountains and water in the background, smiling at the camera, with text overlay reading 'Kelleen Potter: A Lift + Love Family Story'.

A family group photo outdoors with trees in the background, showing seven children and two adults, all smiling, dressed casually and festively.

Family of four with a dog, smiling, outdoors in front of a house with flowers, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

A multi-generational family standing outdoors on a grassy field with mountains in the background. The family includes adults and children smiling at the camera, dressed casually for a sunny day.

A group of nine people standing close together wearing leis, some with face masks around their necks. They are smiling and posing for a photo against a beige wall, with an airport terminal visible in the background.

Close-up of a woman with long, wavy dark hair and blue eyes, smiling outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Family of six standing outdoors with autumn foliage in the background, smiling at the camera.

A family of five taking a selfie outdoors near a river with historic buildings in the background. The family includes two women, two young women, and one man, all smiling at the camera.

A young boy with brown hair smiling while sitting in a large armchair in a living room. Behind him, there are framed posters on the wall, including one for the musical 'Cats.' To his left, there is a wooden side table with a vintage record player, a cat-shaped mug, a glass, and some containers.

The Christensen family posing together indoors, with a decorated Christmas tree and red holiday decorations in the background, celebrating the holiday season.

Group of seven people from the Priest family standing outdoors in a wooded area, posing for a family photo.

Photograph of five diverse family members standing together outdoors, smiling, with urban background and sunlight. Text overlay reads, "Case Family: A Lift + Love Family Story," with a rainbow-colored heart emoji.

Four illustrated chickadees with black caps and white cheeks, sitting on yellow apples with brown stems, against a sky background with clouds. The scene has a rustic feel, with a piece of bread or cake in the upper left corner.

A family portrait outdoors during autumn, featuring seven members standing together and smiling, with fall foliage in the background.

Two young girls with colorful curly wigs, one orange and one blue, smiling and posing together.

A diverse family of six standing outdoors in front of green trees, smiling at the camera. The text overlay reads: 'The Ence Family: A Lift + Love Family Story'.

Black and white close-up photo of two smiling women, one with long curly hair and the other with straight hair, with text overlay that reads "The Campbell Family: A Lift + Love Family Story".

The Davis family standing outdoors on a sunny day with lush green mountains in the background. They are smiling and dressed in casual summer clothes, some wearing hats for sun protection.

The Bernards family holding hands and standing on the beach at sunset, smiling at the camera.

The Kelly family, a family of seven, posing on a wooden bridge outdoors with trees in the background, smiling at the camera. The caption reads, "The Kelly Family - A Lift + Love Family Story."

A wedding group photo featuring the bride, groom, and family members standing in front of a brown wooden wall, all smiling and dressed in formal attire.

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