1040: Ana Reading: My Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 1

Published: Jan. 11, 2019, 9 a.m.

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Ana Reading is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring Mormons I\'ve ever met. Born to a semi-functional family in Switzerland, Ana clung to Mormonism as a source of strength and comfort. Ana served an LDS mission in Ireland, went to BYU, married a devout American Mormon in the temple (Bill Reading), had four children, sacrificed her career to live the Mormon dream, and served in high-level ward callings (while Bill served twice as branch president/bishop).\\xa0

Ana\'s Mormon dream was disrupted when she began feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed at church, and then ultimately learned about the church\'s troubling historical past. Ana\'s story concludes with struggles to survive a mixed faith marriage (facing Bill\'s sadness and disappointment), reconstruct a relationship with her faithful children, and pursue a happy, healthy life outside of the church.\\xa0

\\u201cAlright to Be You\\u201d is a collaboration song by electronic musician, Milocraft, and singer-songwriter, Angela Soffe. Raised in the LDS Church, both are returned missionaries, and each chose to leave the Church when faced with a faith crisis. In 2018 they founded the \\u201cBe Moved Project\\u201d\\x9d to create music that helps people feel happy and connected. To hear more music or support the project by becoming a patron, please visit: www.angelasoffe.com

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