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Author Archives: Mraynes
War, Part Two
Since the “war on women” began I have heard several friends, pundits, politicians express disbelief that access to contraception and women’s empowerment are in any way correlated. This is a shocking assertion to me because research has consistently shown that … Continue reading
War, Part One
I was seven months pregnant in October of 2010 when my midwife alerted me to the fact that my chosen post-pregnancy method of birth control, a copper IUD, might not be available. A proposed amendment to the state of Colorado’s … Continue reading
Intersections
I am writing a paper about the intersections, if any, between increased regulation on access to birth control and violence against women. And I need your help!
Posted in women
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On God and Music
(The following is an excerpt from the Sacrament Meeting talk I gave in my ward several weeks ago.) God gave me music at an early age. I was an incredibly anxious child and extremely shy. I went through the world … Continue reading
Posted in women
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Men Who Hate Women
[Content Note: This post discusses all forms of violence against women including sexual and physical violence] Two summers ago mr. mraynes and I listened to the Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson as we drove to the Northwest to visit our … Continue reading
Girl Legos
It seems that the old debate on the virtue of gendering toys has sprung up again. My facebook queue has been overrun with articles, podcasts, videos all decrying the girlie-girl culture we find ourselves a part of. This most recent … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, confidence, feminism, Gender roles, parenting
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United We Stand
Several weeks ago I was witness to a horrific act of spiritual violence. A leader in my ward called three women to speak on marriage but used their life stories to represent a telestial, terrestrial and celestial existence. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, Friendship, Mormon women, sisterhood, women
Tagged love, Mormon women, Relationships
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Now I Have The Power
Several days ago I was at a park with my children. There was nothing particularly interesting about this park except for two older boys at one corner play-fighting. I don’t like my children to watch or engage in violent behavior … Continue reading
Posted in authority, Belief, confidence, faith, ritual, sisterhood, women
Tagged mormon feminism, spirituality
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You Ought To Be Ashamed
I recently read the book “The Gift of Imperfection” by Brene Brown for my ward’s book club. It is an excellent self-help book, one that I recommend. There was one idea that was particularly useful to me. Brown believes that … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, humor, personal notes, women
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An Awakening
Today’s guest is from Heidi, as a continuing part of our Doves & Serpents and Exponent Blog Swap. Heidi has a reverence for books and music that most people reserve for church. She is an American living in England with … Continue reading
