Living gay in the Mormon Church
He and his wife bought a home in Davis County. And together they would go on to have two beautiful daughters and take part in their portion of the Mormon American dream.
But the dream was cut short.
“I got married to my ex-wife because it was exactly what I was always told to do,” Call said. “I knew I was attracted to men. I’d always known I was attracted to men. But I got married to a woman anyway.”
The problems in the marriage began early. And after seven years of marriage and two daughters the two separated.
He met a coach of the gay aquatic club, QUAC, at the gym. After cultivating a friendship with several gay men, Call realized that gay people weren’t all bad and he started developing friendships.
After his ex-wife found out he was swimming with QUAC, she told his parents. After troubles with his relationship with his parents, he also faced problems with his church congregation.
“I felt so alone. No one came to visit me and everyone ignored me at church,” Call said.