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January 2016

January 28, 2016

Double Binds Hurt Us

The Deseret News published a lengthy article today, LDS Church Leaders Mourn Reported Deaths in...

January 27, 2016

When my Loved Ones Don’t Leave the Church

Faith transitions are brutal - for everyone involved. Those who are facing information or experiences...

December 2015

December 13, 2015

Using Caution and Perspective to avoid Fear & Anxiety

As someone who has treated myriads of people who struggle with anxiety disorders, and have...

December 06, 2015

4 Bullies to Avoid During the Holidays

The Holiday season can be a mixed bag for sure when it comes to our...

November 2015

November 29, 2015

Spiritual Thoughts for the Day

Some scriptures I heard discussed in a sermon today that are so relevant when we...

November 25, 2015

Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality

I was recently invited to be one of the panelists on a Mormon Matters Podcast episode...

November 22, 2015

Spiritual Thoughts for the Day

I find all of these inspirational quotes very applicable to how I'm feeling about the...

November 16, 2015

When What is Normal is Declared Sin

I have made many points as to why I take the stances I do in...

November 15, 2015

Spiritual Thought

It is sad to see so many of our fold officially resigning from the Church...

November 14, 2015

Now We’re Blaming the Victims?

Michael Otterson recently wrote an article for LDS Newsroom, Understanding the Handbook where he states:...

November 13, 2015

Clarification is Deficient

The First Presidency came out with a 'clarification' letter today regarding the policies that were released...

November 12, 2015

Families Post #5

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Anonymous Last night...

November 12, 2015

Working for Change Inside our Church

A new national Ted Talk was released today featuring Chelsea Shields, an anthropologist who grew...

November 12, 2015

Families Post #4

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Alyssa Carlson Paquette...

November 10, 2015

Families Post #3

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Posted Anonymously My...

November 10, 2015

Churches that Abuse

Ronald Enroth is a Christian sociologist who has written much about religious movements - in...

November 09, 2015

More Families Affected by New Policies

I am dedicating this week to sharing first-hand stories of Mormons who are being affected...

November 08, 2015

Families Affected by New Policy

I received permission from both Devon & Ashley Gibby and Kate (who I'm leaving last...

November 08, 2015

Scriptures for the Day

This is where I am finding solace at this time: Master, which is the great commandment in...

November 06, 2015

Mama Dragons Respond to Harmful Announcement

I have permission to publish the following official response drafted by the Mama Dragons Board:...

November 05, 2015

Homosexuality tied to Apostasy?

I'm deeply grieved that the church has hit a new low in dealing with its...

October 2015

October 28, 2015

A Call for Accepting all Families

Families have been widely varied throughout all of history - from how many children, to...

October 19, 2015

General’s Women Session Oct 2015 – A Mental Health Perspective cont.

Around each General Conference I try to share my thoughts about the messages we receive....

October 18, 2015

Thought for the Day

And the day camewhen the risk to remain tight in a budbecame more painfulthan the...

October 16, 2015

I think I’m going through a faith crisis…

I think I'm going through what I hear is a 'faith crisis.' I've been struggling...

October 13, 2015

FYI: Missionary Health

I just saw this article, Sick and Far From Home, posted on Slate and I've been...

October 12, 2015

General’s Women Session Oct 2015 – A Mental Health Perspective

Around each General Conference I try to share my thoughts about the messages we receive....

July 2015

July 01, 2015

Compassion Called For Please while Reading of the “Letter”

This has been a historical week for those in the United States - with the...

February 2015

February 13, 2015

The Effects of Excommunication on All of Us: Healing Perspectives

This week the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has once again been in the...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

Support for LGBTQ Rights? Not convinced…

Due to the repercussions for public health and safety, I feel it is important to...