Mind Reading: David Archuleta Went Through Hell Reconciling His Sexuality And His Faith. With His New Memoir, He Wants To Help Others

Cathy Applefeld Olson· May 22, 2026 · 5:13 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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David Archuleta's new memoir, 'Devout', explores his struggles with sexuality and faith. He reflects on the challenges he faced growing up in the Church of Latter-Day Saints and the impact of societal expectations on his mental health. Archuleta aims to help others by sharing his journey of self-acceptance and reconciliation.

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▪David Archuleta became famous as a contestant on 'American Idol' in 2008.
▪He struggled with reconciling his sexuality with his upbringing in a conservative religious environment.
▪Archuleta experienced shame and guilt, leading to thoughts of suicide before finding acceptance in his identity.

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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMind Reading: David Archuleta Went Through Hell Reconciling His Sexuality And His Faith. With His New Memoir, He Wants To Help OthersByCathy Applefeld Olson,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cathy Applefeld Olson is a journalist and founder of Hollywood & MindFollow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 01:13pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.David ArchuletaJoseph AdivariThree months after the publication of Devout, David Archuleta is both digging deeper into the journey that led him to write his memoir and finding more balance in his life since the New York Times best seller debuted.

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