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Brene’s DON’T: Perfectionism
As part of my weekly challenge/recommendation I tackled “perfection” in my journal and this is...
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Why do faith transitions hurt so badly? Many of my non-Mormon friends don't seem to...
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As I contemplate the many principles we try to live as Latter-day Saints... I often...
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Forced to Look at Our Straight Privilege
A 12-year old young woman forced us, as an LDS membership this past week, to...
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March 23, 2017
We Are Not the Authorities on “Counterfeit Marriage”….
I wrote a post at the beginning of the week celebrating a video the church...
March 23, 2017
Faith Transitions Pain
I have permission to share the following poem anonymously written by someone who has experienced...
March 17, 2017
Church Releases Affirmative Family Video of Gay Son!
Yesterday, the Church released a video that shows a family who deals with the coming...
March 14, 2017
Utah’s Escalating Suicide Rates
Two articles were released this week that deal with the growing and alarming number of...
March 03, 2017
Mormon Women March and Stand for Virtue
I had the amazing honor and privilege to be able to attend the Women's March...
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December 18, 2016
Mother and son bridge the void of faith transition…
The following excerpt is from an anonymous guest. With the spirit of Christmas all around...
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November 30, 2016
Book Review: God Told Me to Hate You
I was asked by Patheos to do the following book review: In God Told Me...
November 29, 2016
How are we a “light” to the world?
Most relationships are complicated... not all good... not all bad... My relationship with my religion...
November 23, 2016
Count Your Many Blessings
Happier Human Did you know that being grateful actually improves overall well-being? On this Thanksgiving...
November 05, 2016
Anniversary of Nov 5th Abusive Policy Leak
It's difficult to believe that it's only been a year since the leak of the...
November 03, 2016
Hope for Sexual Assault Victims at BYU
I am extremely heartened by the changes we have seen announced last week, October 26,...
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October 31, 2016
Excommunication: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Last week there was so much going on in the Mormon world, that I did...
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September 30, 2016
I’m Gay and this is My Church Too!
With General Conference among us, I know we are bound to hear much about the...
September 28, 2016
Troubling Report is Disavowed – Yes, of course!
Today, faculty members of John Hopkins University published an op-ed in The Baltimore Sun, Hopkins faculty...
September 28, 2016
Perfectionism is a Poser
I've been seeing a therapist lately for depression. And one of the things she keeps...
September 26, 2016
“Virtue” Reclaimed
I remember being taught in YW and Sunday school as a youth that it would...
September 12, 2016
Messages Teens Pick Up when we Teach Shame-Based Sex Ed
Today’s guest post is written by Maya Dehlin. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely...
September 09, 2016
The tired question: Do people “choose” to be gay?
Today’s guest post is written by Dr. Jim Pfaus. Opinions shared on guest posts may not...
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August 30, 2016
A Ward’s Embrace to a Gay LDS Couple
Today’s guest post is written by Nick Einbender. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely...
August 29, 2016
What is Sex Positivity?
What is meant when you use the term "sex positive?" This is an excellent question....
August 24, 2016
Why do you still care? #2
Today’s guest post is written by Alisa Bolander. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely...
August 23, 2016
Why do you still care? #1
Today’s guest post is written by Holly Welker. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely...
August 22, 2016
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
I do not understand how any sex positive person would choose to be Mormon. It...
August 11, 2016
Upcoming Mormon Matters Retreat!
I'm excited to announce that I will be leading the following retreat, Navigating a Healthy...
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July 01, 2016
Tone Does Need to Change
Today’s guest post is written by Lori Bolland Embree. Opinions shared on guest posts may not...
June 2016
June 30, 2016
Crisis Facing our LGBTQ+ Members
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