I am so glad you posted this story. Members of my family began leaving Idaho 3 & 4 generations ago to get away from the oppressive culture. I was among the first born outside Idaho. There are two generations after me. Each time I've visited Idaho (a kind of pilgrimage), I met wonderful, generous people. I also met people who were less than hospitable, especially when they learned that my family had left the "one true church". To know there are women there who are actively reaching across those constraints to promote acceptance is healing for me, and I hope ultimately for the people whose lives are lived in Idaho. I honor these women.
I am so glad you posted this story. Members of my family began leaving Idaho 3 & 4 generations ago to get away from the oppressive culture. I was among the first born outside Idaho. There are two generations after me. Each time I've visited Idaho (a kind of pilgrimage), I met wonderful, generous people. I also met people who were less than hospitable, especially when they learned that my family had left the "one true church". To know there are women there who are actively reaching across those constraints to promote acceptance is healing for me, and I hope ultimately for the people whose lives are lived in Idaho. I honor these women.
Carving their own path -- very inspiring!