Exponent II Blog is a feminist forum for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum.
One of my ward callings was doing the Sunday bulletin. I wasn’t allowed a key to the library to copy it, so every Sunday morning
“Girls read their blessings… the voice in the heads that tells them what God wants them to be is a male voice. It is not
The Mormon Mean Girls won’t quit. Lonely, betrayed, and isolated women keep showing up to my Utah based maternal mental health practice bereft over their
In April 2017, I found myself in a deep and severe depressive episode. Some actions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at
As Relief Society president, I asked the bishop if I could attend some of the PEC meetings. My request was ignored. I asked again and
1981, Fall Semester, Nursing 201, was the introductory class in our nursing program. The words, “Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear To Tread” were written
I’m currently an Activity Days leader in my ward. After a bit of floundering (i.e. aimlessly doing crafts), I’ve recently started to revel in my
by Mamie Several months ago I shared my experiences on Exponent about feeling suffocated during circle time in Relief Society because of the years of
Several years ago I was lucky enough to find a useful reference work in the discard pile at the Institute building. I have never regretted acquiring About
At one of my mutual activities, all the young women were required to wear a t-shirt over their suits–regardless if it was a one-piece–while all
Exponent II provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their diverse life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. Through these exchanges, we strive to create a community to better understand and support each other.
