Millennial Mormons: Where Myth and Reality Meet

A note from the editor: What do we do when "supposed to" isn't bringing the happiness we've been promised? How do we react to others whom we perceive as "not doing what they're supposed to"? Do we create an "enemy" in our speech regarding those with whom we don't agree, and thus make them less relatable to us? How do we experience connection? Does God love us despite of, because of, or in our differences? Once again I invite you to move in and read a story that differs from your own. One about curiosity and differences and wickedness.  Story 4 of many.  What is Wickedness?             I took a sip of beer.   And I didn't like it.   Tasted like a fruit rollup made of rotten fruit.   So why did I drink the beer?   Because I was curious.   Curiosity killed the cat.   Will it kill my soul too? * * *             I wanted to write about feeling lonely, feeling like a failure, having no friends,

A note from the editor: Those who may feel part of the "Mormon norm" still struggle. We all face stumbling blocks, obstacles, and straight-up walls as we progress as humans. I like how Brené Brown puts it: “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” We are all worthy of love and belonging. At all times . So take a read and treat yourself and others with the kindness that comes with love and belonging. Story 3 of many. I dislike the terms “Molly Mormon” and “ideal,” but if I’m honest with myself, I’ve had a pretty picturesque Mormon life and identify with the pure spirit represented by the “Molly Mormon” stereotype. I was raised LDS in Arizona (or as we called it, “the other Utah”). I never experienced a crisis of faith that made me seriously contemplate leaving the Church. I was surrounded by friends with strong testimonies. My family even did the impossible daily task of reading scriptures