I had a major revelation recently regarding my story of leaving the priesthood, coming out as gay and starting life all over - it is the story of love.
I used to insist that my leaving the church, the priesthood, the faith was NOT due to my gayness. Yet as I reflect on my journey, it was my queer identity that lead me away, yes because of a lack of belief but also because of the desire to be loved and love in return. Love in all it's expressions, platonic, erotic, agape all of it.
Now, to write my love story....