Meagan Kohler

1 week ago | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler

Several years ago, a friend announced on Facebook that she and her husband were getting a divorce. In her reel, she assured everyone, through smiles and occasionally laughter, that no one had "done" anything - they were both just feeling the need for change and growth in a new direction. According to the friend, what mattered was that both of the spouses were at peace with their decision. The upbeat divorce narrative is not new, but social media has taken it to new heights.

Dec 31, 2024 | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler

A recent article in the Washington Post has dubbed 2024 "The Year of The Mormon Woman." Indeed, it has been a great year for us. President Camille Johnson, for example, addressed the European Union Parliament in March. In May, Sarah Jane Weaver became the Editor of the Deseret News, and the first woman to do so. And in September, Bonnie H. Cordon was inaugurated as 10th President of Southern Virginia University.

Dec 21, 2024 | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler

Have you ever considered how odd and peculiar it is to celebrate the God of the universe as a helpless infant? Christmas presents us with an insightful paradox: the hope of the world, Alpha and Omega, lying tiny and vulnerable in a feed trough. Although nearly as recognizable as the cross, the image of the baby in the manger continues to challenge values and assumptions popular today.

Dec 7, 2024 | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler

"She gets very down and often says she wants to die rather than carry on, as she can't see any good in the future."This is a journal entry made by English actress Liz Carr's mother when Carr was 12 years old. Carr was 7 when she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. Describing her childhood self as "popular" and "fit," Carr recounts how the illness progressively stole these aspects of her identity from her. By the time she was 11, she was in a wheelchair.

Nov 4, 2024 | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler

I have struggled with anxiety since I was a child, which sometimes manifests as obsessive thoughts. I will be seized by a sudden fear or worry and start to obsessively try to "work out" the solution. This often results in getting stuck inside convoluted thought-spirals that simply generate more questions. It's a pie eating contest where the first prize is more pie. I am always tempted to try and reason my way out of these spirals.