As a little girl I was taught that I existed for one purpose only and that was to serve men. I was born in servitude to a male God, my father, the men in my community and eventually my husband. This standard of women as second rate citizens was justified by the teachings of the religion upon which … Continue reading Learning Compassion
Category: Religion
Authentically Me
From the time I was very young, the age of four to be exact, I knew I was different. I was torn by my desires to be myself and my desires to be accepted. I was frustrated by not wanting to be what my parents and my leaders, expected me to be and yet wanting their approval of me. It … Continue reading Authentically Me
Awarding Motherhood
Mother’s Day was among the most highly celebrated occasions in the commune. As a woman’s sole purpose for existence was to procreate, each woman was judged by the number of children she produced in service to our religion and to God. Creating mortal bodies for God’s other spirit children was her way of showing gratitude … Continue reading Awarding Motherhood
The Polygamist's Daughter 
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