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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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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?

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8 min read

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.

personalmormonismdeconstructionemotional-healthreligious-traumaauthenticitymental-health
9 min read

Field notes from Genesis 43 through Exodus 7: Joseph's resolution, God's plan that required 400 years of slavery, and Moses — who may be the most complicated man in the Bible so far.

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12 min read