A Black LDS Guy Yapping About Families

  Therapy. Everyone has heard of therapy, or at least has some sort of idea about what it is. Back in the day, therapy was seen as something only weak people go to. Nowadays, we seem to have a shortage of therapists with how many people want to see one. (Kind of puts into perspective where we're at, huh?) What exactly is the proper definition of therapy, anyway? Well, the full name is apparently "psychotherapy," and the textbook definition of it is "the form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems" (Sussex Publishers). So, to put it lightly for those who may not be too familiar with therapy, it's something that helps other people get through hard and difficult times. The most common form of this is seeking out a professional who listens to you and gives you the best guidance and advice they can. Now I know what you're probably thinking: "Ephraim, why in the world are we talking about therapy? I tho...

  Families. Everyone knows about them, everyone has them (to some degree). Families come in different shapes and sizes in the world that we live in today, as well as many dynamics. There have been many debates and discussions as to what makes the most optimal family unit, with some of them going as far as discussing if the family has a huge impact on individuals or not. I have a lot to say about this topic, as family means a lot to me. With that being said, before I get into this, I need to introduce myself and my values so that you, the reader, can understand where I'm coming from! So, let's start with the most important part, which is the fact that I am indeed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some people may know us as "Mormons" or "LDS." Some of you are very familiar with what members of our church believe in, especially when it comes to the family unit. For those who aren't familiar, we believe that the famil...