Commentary: The power of connection can reduce suicide

Affirmation, the world’s largest and oldest organization for LGBTQ+ Mormons, has been at the forefront in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing rejection by their society, their families and their faith communities. Despite our community’s efforts, reported suicides have continued to increase, particularly in the last 15 years. At every loss, our community has experienced great collective grief and pain.In January of 2018, the executive committee and board of Affirmation