In the commune we did not celebrate the death of Jesus; but his birth, his life, his purpose, and his ascension. As a little girl we celebrated the birth of Christ on April 6th and his resurrection on the Sunday immediately following. It was common knowledge that Jesus was born in the spring; it was … Continue reading Jesus, Bunnies and Eggs…Oh My
Finding Love
Love and marriage on The Ranch were a far cry from that in the real world and I had a twisted idea of what to expect when I went out into the world. I had never felt love from my parents, my family, my friends or my community. Marriage was not based in love but … Continue reading Finding Love
Christmas in the Commune
When our commune was first established the founding elders agreed that there would be no recognition or celebration of holidays based in Pagan tradition. That included Christmas. My father referred to Christmas as a “filthy Pagan ritual” and refused to expose his children to its customs. As a child I was far too young to … Continue reading Christmas in the Commune
The Polygamist's Daughter 
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