For any who suffer from significant trauma or abuse, the sad reality is that often the abused become addicted to substance(s) as a way to cope and numb feelings that linger and do not want to be felt. This is something that I have had to come to terms with in my own life and today marks my six months of sobriety

For much of my life, I did not believe in the concept of evolution. Within Mormonism, the teachings focused on the idea that God created us as we are, leaving no room for the idea of change, adaptation, or growth over time. As a faithful member, anything that challenged the belief system I was raised in was automatically dismissed as deception. When the secular world taught me about evolution in school, I did not give it serious consideration.

What happens when the ground beneath you gives way? When the truth you were raised with begins to crack? This post marks the turning point — when I started asking questions that were once forbidden. It’s also where the light began to break through. If you've ever experienced a shift so deep it shook your identity, I hope this chapter of my journey will resonate with you and bring hope.