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I love this opening message to L's graphic memoir. #LGBTQ

L's graphic memoir takes an engaging look at the conflict between religion and being queer that L grew up with, along with an excellent examination of the roles that different groups you belong to play in your life and development. I hesitated for a while to read this because of the art style, but it really grew on me and the symbolism it seems to present really emphasized L's life experiences. #LGBTQ #Comic #GraphicMemoir

Taking a sick day. #BonBonCat is keeping me company. #CatsofLitsy

Though this graphic memoir begins with the author identifying as queer from an early age and how this clashed with his Southern Baptist roots, the book is about the steps along his journey that led him to become a person he could accept and, most importantly , love.

I grew up in a Catholic household, but I was never very religious. After reading Boy, Erased and now this, I am so thankful that my experience coming out did not have to include religious guilt (on my part).

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A powerful graphic novel/memoir. L. Nichols is a trans man who grew up in rural Louisiana, in a conservative Christian church, where he grappled with the differences between what he felt and knew to be true, and the hateful rhetoric all around him. Every memory shared is full of nuance. He questioned the "rules", figured out his sexuality and gender identity, and deepened his faith. Heartbreaking, real, and full of so much love, grace, and hope.