East River Lady

24 years old. LDS Convert. New York Native. Mormon Feminist.

Being Christian in the Time of Trump

To state the obvious, we have a new president. He was elected, sworn in, and holds that sacred power of the office. That's the only...

Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Exponent Readers, This has been a difficult month. Between political unrest and the anniversary of the Policy, it can be hard to feel grateful. Please know...

“Rear their children in love and righteousness”

The title of my post comes from a line in The Family: A Proclamation to the World. The full sentence reads, "Parents have a...

What Will Save Us?

Back in April, I walked over to a house–– in a neighborhood not too far from where I lived–– to pick up keys from a...

“Not What I Expected”

I've heard this phrase frequently throughout my life. Especially at BYU. A friend of mine confessed to me a few years ago that when she...

Visiting Teaching

I edit the "Sisters Speak" column for The Exponent magazine. It's fascinating seeing all the varied and diverse responses from different Mormon women, whether...

One Woman’s Single Experience (from the series: Single and Married in the LDS Church)

    by East River Lady Note from Suzette: The experiences shared here (about single's wards, fitting in, and marriage) are common among singles; ERL's voice reflects...

I Want My Church Back

I think about the time, back in 2007, when I was first introduced to the Church. It was all so new and exciting. It...
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