An essay pondering religion and physics and deconstruction this Christmas.

To find more of my writing and the Journey podcast series, or to connect with me on social media, visit ShamelessHonesty.com https://www.shamelesshonesty.com/

In this special series of episodes, I'm recording what I'm learning from those who live at the margins of power and privilege, who have long been reaching out to others with love and are changing the world one relationship at a time.

Find full transcripts for this series and be a part of the conversation at ShamelessHonesty.com/journey. https://www.shamelesshonesty.com/journey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur https://valariekaur.com/books/see-no-stranger/

"Fighting the Long Defeat" from The Quiverfull Archivist by Abbi Nye https://abbinye.substack.com/p/fighting-the-long-defeat

"Independence Day" from Before There Is a Word by Amy Marshal https://beforethereisaword.wordpress.com/2020/07/04/independence-day/

"About Fear and Love" from Before There Is a Word by Amy Marshal https://beforethereisaword.wordpress.com/2019/05/10/about-fear-and-love/

In this special series of episodes, I'm recording what I'm learning from those who live at the margins of power and privilege, who have long been reaching out to others with love and are changing the world one relationship at a time.

Find full transcripts for this series and be a part of the conversation at ShamelessHonesty.com/journey. https://www.shamelesshonesty.com/journey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur https://valariekaur.com/books/see-no-stranger/

Valarie Kaur's 2016 Watch Night Address https://youtu.be/JY3A-eoHeig

In this special series of episodes, I'm recording what I'm learning from those who live at the margins of power and privilege, who have long been reaching out to others with love and are changing the world one relationship at a time.

Find full transcripts for this series and be a part of the conversation at ShamelessHonesty.com/journey. https://www.shamelesshonesty.com/journey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Reckoning with Jason Herbert, Episode 5: How Do You Deal With Your Family When They Vote For Fascism? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-how-do-you-deal-with-your-family-when-they/id1777486801?i=1000677170078

See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur https://valariekaur.com/books/see-no-stranger/

Faith for Normal People, Episode 45: Wisdom & Love in the Sikh Tradition https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/faith-episode-45-valarie-kaur-wisdom-love-in-the-sikh-tradition/

In honor of National Coming Out Day, I share some of my experience as a mom whose LGBTQ+ kids opened the door to let me to see them for who they are. Find the text of this essay at ShamelessHonesty.com. There you can also read or listen to more essays, and my complete work of short fiction “The Book of Micah.”

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please reach out. Within the US, reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. Outside the US, connect with crisis resources in your area at findahelpline.com.

The Book of Micah is a work of short fiction by Amy Hutchisson. Find the text of Episode X at ShamelessHonesty.com. There you can also find additional episodes and essays.

An amusing look at one way neurodivergence affects my life. Find the text of this essay at ShamelessHonesty.com. There you can also read or listen to more essays and fiction on Fridays.

The Book of Micah is a work of short fiction by Amy Hutchisson Find the text of Episode IX at ShamelessHonesty.com. There you can also find additional episodes and essays.