Who are you today?

Oct 15, 2025

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You are a different person today than you were yesterday. Do you know this version of you? Or is she a stranger that you're afraid to meet? What would it be like to open your arms to her and love her just as she is?

Faith is no stranger to evolution, even when we want it to be. It's comforting to think we have everything figured out and that all we have to do is weather the storm. But maybe your kids started struggling with church; maybe doctrines that used to bring peace just aren't sitting right these days. Something is pushing you to venture out of your safe little nest, and it hurts.

We're here for you through the changes. You might not see them now, but there's an entire community of people like you who are trying to make church work, even though they don't always fit the LDS mold. There's not one right way to be a Latter-day Saint.

This week's mantra

I accept myself with gratitude for where I've been, where I am, and where I will be.

Questions to ponder when church feels frustrating

What would help me right now? What is one step I can take in this moment to access that?
How could this turn into something beautiful for me?
Do I have my own permission to take care of myself?

If you're frustrated with church and want to learn how to make it work for you, schedule a free 30 minute consult call. Let's talk.

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Who are you today?

This week's mantra

Questions to ponder when church feels frustrating

If you're frustrated with church and want to learn how to make it work for you, schedule a free 30 minute consult call. Let's talk.

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