Fourth of July, LDS Culture, and Mental Health: Holding Space for Complex Feelings

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us may be looking forward to time with family, barbecues, fireworks, and community celebrations.
But for others, especially those who grew up in or currently live in the Intermountain West, or who have a background in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the holiday may bring up more than nostalgia.