About This Issue

This Month’s Theme: Navigating Family Relationships with the Savior’s Help

Hi, friends.

How do you feel when you think of your family? I immediately feel a sense of goodness—I think of inside jokes, warm hugs, comfort, and love.

However, sometimes memories with my family bring up some not-so-fun emotions, like grief, hurt, resentment, or anger.

I come from a family that has experienced days filled with laughter and joy, and long nights filled with issues from misunderstandings to the repercussions of addiction.

However, few things on this earth have taught me as much about the Savior and His influence than my family relationships. Through all the ups and downs of family life, I have learned so much from my family members, especially when I have relied on my Savior to help me forgive, to empathize, and to love as He does.

Sister Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, recently taught, “While our families aren’t perfect, we can perfect our love for others until it becomes a constant, unchanging, no-matter-what kind of love—the type of love that supports change and allows for growth and return.”

I have seen this type of love—the Savior’s love—change my life and the lives of those I love most.

Here are some articles from young adults and leaders this month who, like you, are navigating family relationships:

Dating and marriage advice from Elder Giménez of the Seventy
Why a missionary from Australia felt prompted to fast for her family—and their pumpkin crop
What a young adult from France learned after extending forgiveness to someone in her ward family
Four things to remember if you’re experiencing relationship anxiety

We also have stories that are part of our ongoing series:

I Believe: A sister shares how she had to rebuild her faith after the life she wanted fell apart.
For Mothers of Young Children: An expectant mother shares her thoughts on how the Savior can help us overcome the trap of comparing our trials to others’.
From the Mission Field: How a missionary from Mongolia turned to temple and family history work when he got sick on his mission
Applying the Doctrine and Covenants to Your Life: Support for your Come, Follow Me reading about what to do if you get stuck on a gospel question

The Savior knows and understands your situation perfectly. He and Heavenly Father can guide you as you navigate your most important relationships.

Happy reading!

Chakell Wardleigh Herbert, YA Weekly Lead Writer