Author: Valerie Under Construction

  • The Biggest Breakup

    The Biggest Breakup

    When a relationship ended, part of my grief included creating a playlist for that breakup. I’d add songs that captured my thoughts and feelings about the man or the breakup, and the moment I felt the playlist was complete, I knew I had moved on from that relationship. Some playlists…

  • The Shelf.

    The Shelf.

    Today, I confronted my shelf. The metaphorical one that came crashing down almost two years ago and the physical one where I put the evidence of four decades of total devotion to the church I’ve now left behind.

  • Open Letter to My Friends and Family

    Open Letter to My Friends and Family

    An open letter to my believing Mormon friends and family.