Handling Resentment
I’m not a pro at this. I’m not here to give advice. I’m just saying that sometimes I look at … Continue reading Handling Resentment
Tag: Mormonism
Stalked by the Mormon Church
I had not been to church in over three years. I had moved to another city. I had not informed … Continue reading Stalked by the Mormon Church
Stalked by an Ex
I should have known. Top had never taken “no” for an answer before. I should have known that he would … Continue reading Stalked by an Ex
The Beginning of the End
A few months before my graduation, I came home after classes one day to find my parents in the living … Continue reading The Beginning of the End
And Then, Poverty
In 2016, one out of eight women age 18 and older lived in poverty. Currently, millions of women in the … Continue reading And Then, Poverty
After a Father Sexually Assaults His Daughter
The next thing I remember is shaking out black garbage bags. I bagged up the clothes from my closet, taking … Continue reading After a Father Sexually Assaults His Daughter
My Other Grandfather
My father’s father was made of different stuff. I never knew him as Grandpa because he died the year I … Continue reading My Other Grandfather
Aftermath at 20
I was not someone who got sexually assaulted, so I had not been assaulted. Simple as that. We all do … Continue reading Aftermath at 20
Siddhartha
But depression does not recede with the ministering of kind words from a friend. Joe’s words had been a balm, … Continue reading Siddhartha
When Death Seems Best
After losing god, my community, and my reputation, I now also faced the prospect of losing my family. To leave … Continue reading When Death Seems Best
