Guest Post: Temple Recommend
By Anonymous My grandfather was a very bad man. Have you seen the movie Spotlight, about Catholic priests who were sexually abusing children back in the 1970s? He was the Mormon version of that,...
Category: Relationships
Guest Post: Virgin Sex
by AmyPH Amy is a Mormon mother of three from Massachusetts. “Virgin Sex” is the result of a Moth Radio Hour-type monologue exercise. Mormon young women are taught to guard their personal home plate...
Even Angels have Errands — tips for Visiting Teaching
“I’m not the type to come over and try to give you a sit-down lesson.” my new visiting teacher explained after we had just walked around my neighborhood for our first visit, “We...
Channeling Angelina Grimké at my LDS Ward
My local Relief Society teacher posted some pictures on the board and asked the class to contrast them: Mormon women at the Women’s Session of General Conference on one side, protestors at the Women’s...
An Unconventional Proposal (Or Two)
In honor of Valentine’s Day yesterday, and given the current state of the world, I thought you all might like to hear some good news. My fiancé proposed to me recently! Also, I proposed...
Building a Family
My youngest brother arrives home from his mission in two weeks, and combined with my sister planning a wedding, and all the changes coming up this year to our family structure, I’ve been pondering...
Diplomatic Disagreeing without fueling Divisiveness – A suggested script for Inauguration day exchanges
Today in the United States, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President. (I can’t believe I just wrote that.) This U.S. election season has been polarizing for her people, and not just...
Giving Exponent II to my Wards
Five years ago, my ward in Alexandria split. This split ran through the heart of a close knit community – and created many heavy hearts. Last week, we were realigned again and I will...
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