Charlotte ShurtzTwo Great Commandments: Does loving my neighbor diminish my love of God?“Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” Is it possible to love one’s neighbor too much, to the detriment of one’s love of God?5 min read·Apr 19, 2021----
Charlotte ShurtzI think I’m in an abusive relationship . . . and you’ll never guess with whomWhat if your friend is in an abusive relationship? And what if the abuser isn’t a person but an organization?10 min read·Dec 10, 2020----
Charlotte ShurtzArizona Prop. 102The first political campaign I volunteered for, Arizona Proposition 102, was against my own future rights. I was 13.3 min read·Aug 29, 2020----
Charlotte ShurtzA Mother’s Day for all of Heavenly Mother’s ChildrenMother’s Day can be hard for many reasons. It can be hard for those who don’t know their birth mother, who grew up in an abusive home, or…6 min read·May 5, 2020----
Charlotte ShurtzMy CTR ringsI imagined it was powerful, almost magical, and would protect me from making choices that would displease God or my parents.6 min read·Feb 23, 2020----
Charlotte ShurtzRegretIf she hadn’t moved in with him. If she had just gone home. If only.2 min read·Dec 21, 2019----
Charlotte ShurtzHer PlaceThey say all we know is God the Father because a woman’s place is in the home. But what if they’re wrong?1 min read·Dec 18, 2019----
Charlotte ShurtzGarden of Eden Midrash“Is there no other way to become like you?” Eve asked Mother-God. “No, my daughter.” Mother-God paused and looked Eve in the eyes.3 min read·Nov 17, 2019----
Charlotte ShurtzKnow Better, Do Better: Sexual Assault and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAs a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was sexually assaulted. Now I’m learning how to heal.12 min read·Nov 11, 2019--8--8
Charlotte ShurtzNo Ordinary DayI lie in our makeshift bed next to my husband of seven months, Henry Jacobs, who is still sleeping. I feel our child moving inside me…13 min read·Nov 3, 2019----