What unique insights does Hilary Erickson offer in her retrospective on Utah living?

In that Utah retrospective, I really lean into the lived experience of bouncing between Utah and the Bay Area and noticing how each place shapes identity.

A few unique insights I offer:

1. How environment affects body image and comfort (dry skin, bad hair, nylons, the cold)
2. The social pressure around family size and church participation in “the Utah bubble”
3. The relief and growth that come from anonymity and diversity in the Bay Area
4. The awkwardness of running into people from your past and confronting how you’ve changed

Is there a particular angle—community, culture, identity, or motherhood—you’d like me to dig into more?