Published in Mormondom·PinnedTruth MattersBefore I dive into this post, I want you to know how incredibly hard it is to share these thoughts. I’ve written and rewritten it several times for months now. I’m terrified of the reactions from those I love the most. However, I decided that I don’t give the people…Lds6 min readLds6 min read
Published in Living the Special Life·Apr 30, 2021Mourning What Isn’t LostSome days I have to sit and imagine her room empty. I have to imagine the sound of the oxygen concentrator silenced, hospital bed gone, the counter space currently filled with her medications left desolate, and a garage without a wheelchair ramp. I have to think about what her funeral…Grief3 min readGrief3 min read
Published in Mormondom·Sep 7, 2020Why I LeftI recently read an article by a young member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in which she asks and answers, “Why am I still here?” She was very vulnerable about why she stays, and I respect that choice. …Exmormon5 min readExmormon5 min read
Apr 6, 2020Taking My Voice BackA few weeks ago I shared my story of stepping away from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The vast majority of comments were kind and accepting regardless of my faith. However, myself and others who are vocal about why we leave are often asked the following questions…Mormon2 min readMormon2 min read
Mar 15, 2020A Letter to All Religious PeepsTo whom it may concern: I recently decided that my beliefs in the LDS church have changed. That’s what I decided for ME. It’s a lonely path having a major life change. For this reason, I created a YouTube channel where I can talk to people like myself. I put…Mormon4 min readMormon4 min read
Mar 8, 2020Be Seen But Not HeardI’ve been thinking how much different things would be now at BYU and within the homes, wards, and communities of the church if women were included in the framing of the family proclamation. How many young lives would not have been lost to suicide if a woman’s voice was involved…Women2 min readWomen2 min read
Feb 28, 2020Emma Smith and the Pain of PolygamyThe first lady of Mormonism. Growing up I always wondered about Emma Smith. She stuck with Joseph Smith, through a difficult and scary journey that ultimately led to his death. However, when the other followers of his new faith moved westward, she did not. I was taught some very vague…Mormon13 min readMormon13 min read
Published in Mormondom·Oct 25, 2019Say Their NamesPolygamy has been in the back of my mind since my teenage years. It’s strange to live in 2019, and admit being concerned about the practice of a man having multiple wives. When you grow up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), this is something you…Mormon13 min readMormon13 min read
Apr 11, 2019Your Fate is NOT Sealed.Today I’m sick. I hate being sick but it gives me time to talk to you. I’ve got an important conversation that we really need to have. It has been on my mind for several days and this cold has forced me to sit down and have a tough conversation…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Apr 7, 2019Which Diet Works? Part IA ground breaking research study was done in 2017 which compared all of the major diets including: high carbohydrate/low fat, ketogenic diet, high protein, intermittent fasting, and daily caloric (energy) reduction. Is there one diet that works better than another for the majority of people? Is losing weight as simple…Weight Loss7 min readWeight Loss7 min read
