July 2025 About This IssueThis Month’s Theme: Navigating Family RelationshipsThe YA Weekly staff introduces this month’s theme. Week 4 For Mothers of Young ChildrenTori StoneI Thought I Couldn’t Talk about My Challenges Because Someone Else “Had It Worse”An expectant mother learns not to compare her challenges with other mothers’ challenges. Chakell Wardleigh HerbertRecognizing and Healing from Generational TraumaA young adult shares her experience with understanding and healing from the effects of generational trauma. Young AdultsJenet EricksonFinding the Divine Design in Our “Un-ideal” FamilyThe profound gap between the real and the ideal invites us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Larry R. LaycockBy Our Fruits—Not Our Roots—We Shall Be KnownA man looks back on how he found worthy father figures who could guide him along the covenant path. Jeff BennionWhat If I Don’t Have a Place in Heavenly Father’s Plan?An LGBT member shares his thoughts about what we can do when we feel like we don’t fit the mold in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Week 3 From YA WeeklyHolly OldeThe Prompting That Had Me Fasting for PumpkinsA young adult from Australia feels prompted to fast for her family’s pumpkin patch. From YA WeeklyLucy Stevenson Ewell4 Things to Remember If You’re Experiencing Relationship AnxietyA young adult offers advice for finding relief if you’re facing relationship anxiety. From YA WeeklyGaby VazquezMy Epiphany about Discipleship in a Family That Isn’t Active in the ChurchA young adult navigates living the gospel in a home where most of her family members aren’t active in the Church. From YA Weekly4 Simple Ways to Continue Dating Your SpouseHere are some ideas for regularly setting aside time to connect with your spouse. Week 2 Applying the Doctrine and Covenants to Your LifeMaryssa DennisWhat Do I Do If I’m “Stuck” on a Gospel Question?A young adult explores how spiritual questions can increase our faith. I BelieveWhen My Perfect Plan Fell Apart, Christ Helped Me RebuildA young adult shares how Jesus Christ helped her overcome feelings of failure and brokenness. From the Mission FieldZulbayar BatbaatarWhen I Was Too Sick to Do Missionary Work, I Did Family History InsteadFamily history work can bless your family on both sides of the veil. From YA WeeklyJulie BalkmanHow Feeling God’s Love Can Change Your Approach to DatingAdvice to young adults looking to make progress in dating. From YA WeeklyMindy Selu and Tori Stone3 Ways You Can Make Your Ward Your FamilySimple tips for building a community of support among your ward family. Week 1 From YA WeeklyAndrea CampbellAfter a Difficult Childhood, Christ Guided Me to Hope, Healing, and ForgivenessA young adult relies on Jesus Christ and learns to heal, forgive, and move forward. Young AdultsRicardo P. GiménezMy Advice to Young Adults about Dating and MarriageElder Giménez shares advice for being intentional with dating and marriage. Young AdultsA Letter to Those Struggling to ForgiveA young adult shares her prompting to forgive someone who had hurt you. From YA WeeklyNanon TalleyHow Can Christ Help Me Heal Emotional Wounds from My Childhood?A Family Services therapist shares how we can turn to Christ to heal our family relationships.