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June 2020

June 04, 2020

Racism is bigger than hate

We need to understand how the terms “racism” and “white supremacy” are being defined by...

May 2020

May 31, 2020

Step Aside.

Due to the current climate in our country and due to the racist history we...

March 2020

March 27, 2020

Symmetry Solutions Strategies

Symmetry Solutions Strategies is a 15-30 minutes Q&A/discussion session with a group of Symmetry Solutions...

December 2019

December 16, 2019

Policy Reversal Process requires Repentance

My good friend Michael posted this when the LGBT+ policy reversal was announced by the...

July 2019

July 22, 2019

“The Homophobic Teachings of the Mormon Church Killed my Son”

Tragic and well compiled read by Mormon father who lost his son to suicide....

June 2019

June 21, 2019

Waves: A Response to Painful Rhetoric

This post is a poem written by the daughter of Shandra Harris, who recently wrote...

May 2019

May 31, 2019

Not Feeling Relief in Relief Society

The current dialogue in our country in regards to abortion has me shocked and reeling....

May 30, 2019

To the Authors of a Better Mormon Story

I came to know Margo Catts as both a wonderful hostess and a beautiful writer....

May 16, 2019

It’s Never too Late to Apologize

As the Church announced that people in the USA and Canada will now be able...

April 2019

April 22, 2019

The “Comment” Section is a Place to be Held Accountable

I appreciate Stephanie's words and how she points to appropriate boundaries. It's not appropriate to...

April 11, 2019

Mental Health Implications of Policy Reversal

Natasha Helfer Parker, Lisa Butterworth, Sara Hughes-Zabawa and Jennifer White of Symmetry Solutions, LLC talk...

April 10, 2019

Look Me In the Eyes and Say “I’m Sorry”

As I sift through thousands of comments on Facebook feeds of people affected by the...

April 08, 2019

Plea to President Nelson about Families

President Russell M. Nelson, I want to be respectful, yet firm and to the point....

November 2018

November 13, 2018

“They Just Can’t Leave the Church Alone”

"They just can't leave the church alone" is a phrase many progressive or post mormons...

March 2018

March 05, 2018

The Hidden Gifts of Faith Crisis: Anger and Sadness

I am in so much pain from my current stance with the church... I feel...

February 2018

February 23, 2018

The Mormon Village that Raised Me

I often talk with my faith transitioning clients that going through an anger phase is...

October 2017

October 08, 2017

Drowning

As I read the following excerpt I was touched by the clarity of the point...

October 05, 2017

A Message From Las Vegas

With the tragedy of the recent shooting in Las Vegas, our country is left reeling...

October 02, 2017

Talking to Kids About Tragedy

What happened last night in Las Vegas is such a horrific event. So difficult for...

August 2017

August 24, 2017

My Father Died this Week… Dealing with Grief

It's always a struggle to know how much to share about one's own personal life...

July 2017

July 12, 2017

Faith Transition Seen Through the Lens of Trauma

Why do faith transitions hurt so badly? Many of my non-Mormon friends don't seem to...

November 2016

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...

August 2016

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...

July 2016

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

I don't want to use triggering or sensational language at a time like we are...

May 2016

May 07, 2016

A Not-A-Mother’s Thoughts For Mother’s Day

Today’s guest post is written by Janell Jensen Gehmlich and is a slightly edited copy...

April 2016

April 17, 2016

Spiritual Thoughts for Victims

In light of all of the news stories that have been circulating - and how...

December 2015

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 21, 2015

I’m dating and my kids saw us kissing…

I'm a widow and have started dating this great guy who my kids just adore....

November 15, 2015

Spiritual Thought

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