An apology combined with an explanation of how I mistreated ex-Mormons in all the same ways I feel mistreated now.

More on ways I think Jesus and Joseph Smith are similar, but not necessarily literally.

Who am I and where am I going? Version 6.8

An encounter with an old friend leaves me with questions.

It feels to me like all the work has to be done on my side. I can never express anger or offense at Mormon things. But I can also never expect either understanding or celebration as I move away from Mormon things.

Guess what? It's easier not to be Mormon. Surprise! Surprise! I dealt with the charge of laziness in my own head and have accepted that something being easy doesn't mean I'm lazy. 

Thoughts on how the drive to be a hero affects relationships and well, everything.

I'm struggling with relearning (or possibly just learning for the first time) how to trust myself to make decisions about my own life. I outsourced that for a long time.

In my quest to understand and accept myself, I examine weaknesses and strengths without judgment.

Some of my experience at the most recent recorded Thrive conference, and what lessons I came away with.