Mormon to Muse

A lot of us are emotionally stunted—especially those raised in high-demand systems like Mormonism. From a young age, we learned to separate ourselves from our feelings, to distrust them, and to suppress them in order to fit into the framework we were given.

But here’s the truth: learning to feel...

What do you do when your painting—or your life—doesn’t turn out the way you imagined?

Every artist knows that revisions, mistakes, and surprises are part of the creative process. Sometimes the canvas takes on a life of its own, and what emerges is different—but often more beautiful—than what we ...

What if I told you that leaving the church doesn’t actually make you free?
In fact, sometimes leaving can keep you trapped in ways you don’t even realize.

I’ve noticed a pattern in my own journey and in the stories of countless others: there are two main groups of people who step away from Mormoni...

Going through a faith transition doesn’t just change your beliefs—it transforms your relationships. For many people leaving Mormonism or other high-demand religions, one of the hardest parts of deconstruction is figuring out how to stay connected to loved ones who may not understand. Partners, pa...