Archive - Letters to a Leaving Mormon by Ashmae Hoiland

Boy With Flowers In His Mouth

An interview with a gay, ex-mormon poet who writes about his experience both as an adolescent who felt so much shame for his sexuality, and his journey…

Feb 4 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

1:17:32

January 2025

What Do You Write About When There's No Longer a God?

This week I was talking with a friend who is a brilliant poet, and she mentioned that as she has recently moved away from the church, she feels as if…

Jan 22 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

December 2024

On listening to music that swears

And what my kids have taught me

Dec 19, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

November 2024

On Grappling with my Emotions about the New Garment Changes

It’s been a few weeks since the church announced changes to women’s garments.

Nov 1, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

October 2024

Chapter 21: Letters to a Leaving Mormon

Oct 10, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

Chapter 20: Letters to a Leaving Mormon

Oct 3, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

September 2024

Chapter 18: Letters to a Leaving Mormon

Sep 26, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

On Telling People You’ve Left Mormonism

Chapter 17: Letters to a Leaving Mormon

Sep 17, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

August 2024

July 2024

On my most recent Art Show

Jul 8, 2024 •

Ashmae Hoiland (she/her)

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