They are caught between their bodies and their church - but have managed to walk a line between the two. These three Mormons, all from Utah, have realized that they are transgender - a designation not officially recognized by the Church of Latter Day Saints. Indeed, church doctrine states that anybody who takes their transgender identity to the extent of gender reassignment surgery cannot be baptized - and could face discipline from church elders if they are already a member of the religion. However, in the case of Annabel Jensen, Grayson Moore and Sara Jade Woodhouse, they have found a way to exist within the Mormon universe - often with the help of local Mormon leaders.Grayson Moore, Annabel Jensen and Sara Woodhouse are transgenderMoore, formerly Grace, realized in high school and takes testosteroneJensen, who was born Christopher, also takes hormone treatmentsMormon church will not baptize anybody who has sex change proceduresWoodhouse transitioned later in life - he was married with a daughterThe three have found varying degrees of acceptance into Mormon life
Grayson used to be Grace and Annabel was once _. Accepted: Jensen told how she was welcomed when telling a _ bishop of her transgender identity.