Most stories in LDS publications almost always result in a predictably happy ending, but life doesn’t usually wrap up so tidily. Divorce, addiction, abuse, disability–they happen to the best of us no matter how righteous we are, and many of us feel the impulse to hide tragedy in our lives. While it can be terrifying to open up about heartbreaks and disappointments, there are surprising benefits, both for those who share and those who listen. Join a panel of bloggers as they discuss why they share and what the results have been.

TRESA EDMUNDS, TRACY MCKAY, KATHRYN LYNARD SOPER, JANET GARRARD-WILLIS, STEPHEN MARSH