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sis·ter·hood    noun

        the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns


In the world today, it is all too common for women to feel that their experiences - as mothers, wives, women - are uncommon. They are faced with a world that shows gorgeous women with well-behaved children, thriving careers, and spotless houses as the norm, and they look around their own seemingly imperfect life and wonder where they fit in. Is there anyone out there that understands how loneliness feels? How it feels when you don't think you measure up? Does anyone understand the joy of small, simple things - rather than only that of big, expensive ones?

Within the Mormon church, there is a misconception that in order to be "perfected in Christ," we need to be outwardly perfect as well. Our beautifully decorated homes, perfectly styled hair, our marital status, the number of children we have (or if we have them at all), all seem to act as measurements of how "good" of a member we are. In the process, people that feel like they can't keep up with "the norm" are lost.

As LDS women, we started this blog to counteract the shift away from sisterhood. We want to have a space here where women can share their realities without judgement and where they can see that everyone has struggles - and that that is okay. We want a place where we can learn from each other instead of envy one another. An environment where we serve, love, and care for one another. 

There is enough comparison in the world. There are too many things shouting at women that they will never be good enough. We're here to tell you that you are good enough. 

Step up and be strong - stand up and be you. When we are honest with ourselves and others, we will come to realize that what we thought held us back really brings us together.

If you want to get involved in our effort to create a lasting and real online sisterhood of Mormon women, join here.