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Relief Society: Dealing With the Bad Days

Have you ever had one of those days when you wanted to lock yourself in a room and just have everyone leave you alone? Or maybe you just wanted to get out and leave the kids behind. It is important to take time as mothers to rejuvenate. A lot of times women in the church feel a pressure to feel perfect or they may feel guilty when they feel the need to be alone or to spend time taking care of themselves. It can be difficult to balance your needs with the needs of your family. There is a lot … Continue reading →

Depression and Spirituality

A recent article, at the end of last year, in the Salt Lake Tribune discussed the fact that Nearly 1 in 5 women in Utah use antidepressant medications. In the past, Utah has been pegged as on of the most depressed states in the country, and the Mormon church has been blamed by some. There have been reports that the expectations that women face being members of the church puts too much pressure on them to be “perfect”, and therefore, that is why so many are on antidepressants. While studies are limiting, and we may not know the true reason … Continue reading →

Visible and Invisible Trials

One of the sisters in our ward had a baby recently. She lives in a lovely house, has a handsome husband, and she herself looks like a model. She put on very little weight during the pregnancy and now, although the baby is only weeks old, she is thin and gorgeous. At church on Sunday, we all gathered around to admire the baby. Several women commented on how good the new mother looked, and one of the Primary teachers even went so far as to say, “I don’t like you.” Truly, it would seem that this new mommy has it … Continue reading →