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Healing from Abuse
It is hard for me to blatantly admit this, but I am a victim of multiple kinds of abuse from multiple people. I don’t share this lightly or even for attention. I share this because I know how hard abuse … Continue reading
Dear Boston, I Love You
Flies and old mattresses in Brighton—
Inauspicious beginnings.
You break and fix me.
Beautiful snow you come to hate
Until you learn the miracle of spring.
I came to terms with grief and depression.
No one can change my price. Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged awakenings, Boston Marathon, God, grief, I love Boston, mourning, prayer, tragedy
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Do Mormons Go to Twelve Step Programs?
Well, yes. Hi, I am a compulsive overeater… and I’m also a Mormon! I know, I know, overeating is pretty lame. It doesn’t make someone look glamorous, has no associations with hard partying or Las Vegas, and you can’t even … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged 12 step program, addiction, answers, Atonement, overeating, prayer, Word of Wisdom
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Valentine Makeover
Whether in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day can make you feel forgotten, disappointed, filled with unreasonable expectations, or you might just find the whole thing ridiculous. As a way to help come to terms with these feelings, I propose … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ
Tagged Atonement, God, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, love, prayer, relationships, Valentine's Day
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How to Be Real with God
Editor’s Note: This post was written in response to a comment by Tim on the post The Book of Mormon Musical–A Mormon’s Review. The text of the comment is reprinted below: I was raised in the church and have done … Continue reading
Learning to Be More Honest in Prayer
I overheard my 6 year old niece Tessa recently give the most beautiful prayer. She said, “Heavenly Father, please help me to stop sucking my thumb, to learn how to read better this summer, and to stop throwing fits.” I … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, Religion, Why I Believe
Tagged Heavenly Father, honesty, how to pray, prayer, stillness
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