As we start experiencing shorter days and longer nights this time of year, I am reminded of depression. Almost exactly twelve years ago, I was
If years of therapy and antidepressants are a staple for those leaving a religion, it’s time to consider fixing the religion rather than blaming the
As my anxiety grew worse, I began to self-destruct like a bomb with an overeager timer set for detonation. Each day was spent with the
Content warning: depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, mental illness This is in response to the Liahona Article “New Hope for Deeper Healing from Depression and Anxiety”
“I’m a good guy.” I’ve been thinking about this oft-repeated claim. It implies that good is a constant state, rather like one’s height (after reaching adulthood) –
The collective grief of my country has surged for the second time in my adult life. The first time, I was a young adult, in
This post is part of The Exponent’s #EqualAccess Series. Disabled voices rarely get a chance to speak for themselves, but this blog series seeks to
This post is part of The Exponent’s #EqualAccess Series. Disabled voices rarely get a chance to speak for themselves, but this blog series seeks to
Around the year 2002, my husband and I attended Sacrament Meeting together in our BYU single’s ward. The visiting speaker that day was from the
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.
