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
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on HuluHulu's latest docuseries, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has sparked conversations, debates, and a whirlwind of reactions from viewers across the country—especially within the Mormon community. The series dives deep into the lives of eight prominent Mormon mom influencers, revealing not only their glamorous social media presence but also the struggles they
In the heart of one of the world's most powerful and wealthy religious organizations, a question demands an answer: is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon Church, a spiritual sanctuary or a colossal business enterprise?Wealth from Tithing Fuels the OrganizationWith 17.2 million members worldwide, the Mormon Church commands an empire that many
In all the media discussion about the viral article on Ballerina Farm, I’ve yet to see someone understand a key fact about Hannah Neeleman, the “Trad Wife Queen” known as Ballerina Farm to her nine million Instagram followers.She really doesn’t have a choice.Neeleman is a beautiful 34-year-old with eight children who lives on a large ranch with her husband, Daniel, milking cows, gathering eggs,
Have you ever been told to be grateful for what you have when you're struggling? To keep your chin up and adopt a more positive outlook? That everything happens for a reason or that God knows best?These are examples of toxic positivity. It's when people insist on being happy and optimistic all the time, which can actually make things worse
When I left the Mormon faith at the age of 19, I traded having all the answers about life for an unsettling void of no answers. Not only about the world but especially about myself. I wasn’t sure who I was without my religious beliefs, what my values were, what I thought was true, or even what made me happy