By Kim Layton The bonding gaze ‘tween babe and mom. “She loves me and so I’m ok.” Securely anchored to face the world. “I’m ok
By LMA October 2019 When I moved away to start graduate school 2,000 miles away from my home, it was the most provocative thing I
Before my faith transition got intense, I tried to ignore doubt. As doubt grew, I tried to rationalize them by throwing up my hands and
LDS teachings on motherhood are incomplete. Here’s what I wish I had been taught before having children. As a struggling parent to a newborn and
By Taylor I never saw sexism. Not in general, and certainly not in the church. It wasn’t until my divorce a couple of years ago
by Kathy Bence During the first session of general conference, I was disappointed to hear Elder Oaks address a topic that has troubled and confused
by Malena Crockett It’s that season again — General Conference. If past history is any indication, many members who listen in the hope of hearing
A QUEER PRAYER – By Blaire Ostler Me: Heavenly Mother? Are you there? HM: Yes. I’m always here. Me: They say there’s no atheists in
by Anonymous “You served us crumbs, you see, and we hungered for our own bowls of bread and milk,” wrote Linda Sillitoe, punctuating her indignant
The Exponent blog is sharing guest and reader responses to the news about women and children being able to serve as official witnesses for some Priesthood
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.
