I’ll be honest, I didn’t know Matt64, so I cannot begin to imagine what people who did know him are going through. However, it’s really surreal to lose a fellow tengager in such an unfortunate way. I read through his obituary and came to the part where they said the funeral would take place in ‘The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ aka Mormons. And in another article it sayed that he went to church so I can only assume they were Mormons. I grew up Mormon and lived in Utah for many years. A few years ago I left the church as I found a lot of the views they perpetuate very harmful and toxic. Many of you couldn’t even imagine what it’s like growing up with the pressure that exists growing up in a Mormon home. I don’t want to begin to imply that I could have any idea what Matt went through, but I can attest to you guys who may not be super familiar with Mormons that the culture that Mormons create for themselves is a breeding ground for depression and it was something myself and many of my friends dealt with.
I feel for him and I wish I had known him. Rest In Peace Matt.
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i was born and raised a gay mormon. this feels like such a missed opportunity to help someone. if i only knew :/
