catcalling (in provo)
TW: mention of traumatic experiences involving harassment. Catcalling is a serious universal problem. As noted in this picture: Not that kind of catcalling. This kind:…
a millionish views too many
This is my third attempt at starting my first post for the YMF blog. Hello, I call myself Maney and I’ve been writing my own blog,…
the stories we do not tell
tw: anxiety, self-harm, cutting I was almost 15 when I started to cut myself. That July, a powerlessness I had felt for a long time became…
young, immigrant, poc, and mormon: finding hope and resilience despite abusive parents
guest post by Maria V.* CW: childhood trauma and abuse “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya…
mormon ally bingo
Following the church’s press conference regarding “religious freedom” and Dallin Oaks’ statement in an interview that “the history of the church is not to seek apologies or…
you are not alone: online resources and support groups for lds lgbtq/ssa people and their friends and family
by Averyl Dietering When I told my mother that I was queer, she didn’t know what to do. She had no idea who to talk…
what is more serious, being ostracized or being called a bigot?
Michael: Doctor, what is more serious, a head injury or a foot injury? Doctor: A head injury. Michael: Well, you don’t have all the information. …
an amateur transcript of president uchtdorf’s 2014 address to the church history symposium
A week ago, I watched this video of President Uchtdorf addressing the Church History Symposium. I loved his address. I decided to make a personal…
why I stay in the church as a feminist
I’ve been called apostate because I waited in line to get tickets to Priesthood Session. I was told I was being intentionally mean for wearing pants…
thoughts on a wedding
“Love one another as Jesus loves you. Try to show kindness in all that you do. Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought, For…
the gay law of chastity
By Averyl Dietering It’s been about three weeks since I met with my bishop and sat numbly in his office while he told me I can’t…
how to speak with mormon feminists
“The Mormon feminist protest: And why I won’t be there” has been passed around Facebook lately. The author talks about how hearing about the action of…
Young Mormon Feminists 