Letting Go of Control

Letting Go of Control

As a woman who has left religion, learning to let go of control has been one of my biggest challenges yet. I grew up with the Mormon God, and the Mormon God had a big list of rules to follow if you wanted to ascend to the highest kingdom. While a member, I was...
Being The Black Sheep

Being The Black Sheep

When we heard jokes or stories about “black sheep” we knew we never wanted to be one. They were weird. Loners. The ones people snickered about behind their backs, the ones mother’s advised against associating with, and somehow often the ones we were attracted to. Why...
UterusBoss: The phony “empowerment” of women

UterusBoss: The phony “empowerment” of women

Lady Boss. She-EO. She Hulk. Boss Babe. Girl Boss. Boss Bitch. Mompreneur. I may be alone in this, but these titles make me cringe so hard my face cramps. This latest development of “female empowerment” only translates to placating women. Pandering. Calming us down...
3 Things Ex-Christian Women Need

3 Things Ex-Christian Women Need

Your mother isn’t speaking to you. Your father can’t look at you. Perhaps your siblings have nixed you from their life for being a bad influence on their children. Leaving religion takes quite a toll on people. If you’re a woman who’s left religion, then you know the...
Am I in a cult? 20 Signs to Know for Sure

Am I in a cult? 20 Signs to Know for Sure

This may seem like a dumb question, but as someone who unknowingly grew up in a cult, I can tell you it’s definitely NOT a dumb question. No one in a cult knows they’re in a cult. Asking the question is brave, not dumb. And those who are brave enough to ask the...