Today we're diving into a story that shocked many of us who follow parenting influencers online. If you've been anywhere near social media in the past year, you've probably heard about Ruby Franke, the Mormon mommy blogger whose parenting methods took a devastating turn.As someone who's always interested in the intersection of faith, family, and modern culture, I found this
As many of you know, I'm a direct descendant of Joseph Smith and the first in my family to leave the church after four generations of dedicated Mormonism. This was really challenging, to say the least!Since starting this journey, so many of you have reached out asking what to expect when taking this massive leap. So today, I'm sharing the
Hello, friends. I've been wanting to share something personal with you all - a story that might surprise you, but one that I think speaks to experiences many of us have had with beauty standards and religious expectations.From Joseph Smith's Family to Beauty Pageant PressureIf you’re new to this site, you might not know this, but I'm actually the great,
Breaking the cycle of religiously-justified abuse and finding healing through conscious parentingWhen Ruby Franke's 12-year-old son escaped through a window and sought help from a neighbor in August 2023, the Mormon mommy-vlogging world was shaken to its core. The emaciated child, found with duct tape on his ankles and wrists, exposed a dark reality behind the perfect façade of the
From Mormon Royalty to Freedom: How Joseph Smith's Descendant Overcame Religious Trauma and Perfectionism | A Healing GuideMy Unexpected Journey: A Legacy of Expectation and EscapeAs the great-great-grandniece of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith, I was raised to be exceptional, special, and essentially perfect in everything I did. I was told to be an example to others by
Finding Holiday Harmony: Your Guide to a Peaceful Thanksgiving Despite Political or Religious DifferencesAs an ex-Mormon navigating holidays with a predominantly conservative Mormon family, I have learned from experience and therapy how to enjoy my family without getting trapped in heated religious or political discussions. Especially after this recent election, for many Americans, Thanksgiving dinner comes with a side of