Son of Stardust
I am stardust that learned to think, feel, and question. This is my space for exploring meaning, identity, and existence beyond religious frameworks— grounded in cosmic wonder rather than theological certainty.
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When my grandfather died while I was on my mission, the church didn't give me the choice of going home. Looking back, I was robbed — not just of a funeral, but of the chance to choose.
A viral Mormon recovery story credits God for healing - but the shame-based sexuality teachings that fueled the compulsive cycle came from the church in the first place. What happens when we separate the real healing mechanisms from the religious framework?
A line from David Archuleta's book sent me back through a series of moments when the real me made it out — and the system that made sure that version of myself stayed on a leash.