My “Cool” Mom: Laura’s Story

It hurts to watch people pat my mother on the back for being such a wonderful mother and awesome person, without really knowing her. It’s like there’s a side of her only that her children ever see.

The Courtship Commandments: By Rachel

“Thy heart hath only so much love to give. Squander it not.”

How Purity Culture Kept Me Silent About My Sexual Abuse as a Child: Dinah’s Story

“I didn’t want people to think I was dirty—so that’s why I didn’t speak about my sexual abuse for 7 years after it stopped.”

Crosspost: Dear Sister, On Your Thirteenth Birthday

“I know what thirteen means. Dad will take you out to dinner and give you a ring. You will put it on your finger and promise him that you will not have sex until the day you marry. I know you will because I did too. And when you say it, you will mean it. I know that. So did I. But I want you to know something, my sweet little sister. You are worth so much more.”