CW: heavy swearing. discussion of child abuse, child endangerment, violence, death, food insecurity, food restriction.
In line with some darker themes that begin to pop up in this week’s journal entries, today I’m beginning with a brief recap of the LDS Church’s history of dealing with both perpetrators and survivors of abuse, children in particular.
In addition to the heartbreaking situation that inspired today’s rant, this fourteenth week’s journal entries include putting a positive spin on running out of money for groceries, dealing with true North Dakota winter temperatures, and daydreaming of my future, carefree life as a housewife.
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Faith-safe resource for finding LDS offenders in your area: floodlit.org
Mormon Stories Episode: Mormon Church Facing Sex Abuse & Trafficking Lawsuits
Sam Young’s Website: Protect LDS Children
2008 First Presidency Letter: Responding to Abuse
Current Child Protection Training Website: Protecting Children & Youth
Church Handbook: 38.6.2
Utah Code 602: Child abuse and neglect reporting requirements -- Exceptions
LDS song: A Child’s Prayer
Composer’s Website: Consider the Lilies
Written, read, edited, & produced by Ally Finlinson Christiansen.
Music credits:
Clown Music by Seth_Makes_Sounds -- https://freesound.org/s/677166/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Church Music by Seth_Makes_Sounds -- https://freesound.org/s/678022/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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