David Archuleta on His Experience of Coming Out in the Mormon Church
David Archuleta opens up on The Jennifer Hudson Show about his experience growing up religious and his journey to coming out. (TW: SUICIDE)
The American Idol alum also talks about how he almost got married three times, coming to terms with his sexuality, and learning to love himself.
“I was having anxiety attacks when I was around her because you’re trying to force intimacy with someone that you're not able to experience,” says Archuleta. “I didn’t want to accept that I was into guys.”
He reveals suppressing his sexuality had taken a toll on him, and at his lowest, he says he contemplated suicide because of the church’s doctrine: “I thought it would be a better choice to just end my life.”
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Click to viewThe American Idol alum also talks about how he almost got married three times, coming to terms with his sexuality, and learning to love himself.
“I was having anxiety attacks when I was around her because you’re trying to force intimacy with someone that you're not able to experience,” says Archuleta. “I didn’t want to accept that I was into guys.”
He reveals suppressing his sexuality had taken a toll on him, and at his lowest, he says he contemplated suicide because of the church’s doctrine: “I thought it would be a better choice to just end my life.”
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