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by beetbox
Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Support
Topic: I know the guy who saved Mark Hoffman's life.
Replies: 9
Views: 3501

Re: I know the guy who saved Mark Hoffman's life.

Does he know somebody posted a meme calling him Petroleum Dynamite?
by beetbox
Wed May 05, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Update from the village
Replies: 7
Views: 2699

Re: Update from the village

What a great update, MalcomVillager. I joined NOM back in 2013 as well. I love to hear updates from fellow travelers, especially the ones who were in the thick of it at the same time I was. I've been inactive from NOM for years now, but lately I started peeking in again. This has always been a prett...
by beetbox
Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44884

Re: Forced Turning Point

It sounds like I will be expected to shell out personal money for a large painting for that third wall so that I can take it with me when I'm done. I've toyed with the idea of finding some NOM friendly painting, possibly something that isn't even strictly religious in nature. But in the end I just ...
by beetbox
Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Forced Turning Point
Replies: 156
Views: 44884

Re: Forced Turning Point

Graey, I heard about this thread yesterday when I was at lunch with some local NOMs, and I wanted to post my support to you in this very difficult decision that you have wrestled with. From everything I've read, you sound like a genuine human being who wants to do right in the world. I commend you f...
by beetbox
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: The subtleness of Satan?
Replies: 13
Views: 8007

Re: The subtleness of Satan?

Congrats on the exciting commute. Sounds wholesome enough to me, but I guess I'm just a hopeless apostate who doesn't have the Spirit anymore, so maybe it was the devil putting a temptation in your path. So what did you do on the second exchange? Did you give her like a cool nod? Did you flash your ...
by beetbox
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: I Worry
Replies: 18
Views: 7839

Re: I Worry

I think you need to tell him that you have doubts, at the least. It's normal enough for a Mormon to have doubts and think certain things are weird. So it might not blow your cover, and it would help him if he's struggling to make sense of things. And he is less likely to resent you for not telling h...
by beetbox
Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: being there for a victim of sexual abuse
Replies: 13
Views: 8410

Re: being there for a victim of sexual abuse

I don't have anything to add, but I think you sound like a great friend. I imagine your willingness to acknowledge her pain and listen to her means quite a lot. Btw, did they ever find that guy that purposely went missing? I think about that often. Do you mean the husband of the LDS mommy blogger fr...
by beetbox
Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: It's been a while
Replies: 8
Views: 5576

Re: It's been a while

Good to hear from you, friend. I don't come on NOM very often anymore, but it feels good to see a familiar face. Speaking of which, it's been way too long.
by beetbox
Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 13
Views: 8119

Re: Hello!

Welcome! I commend you for being willing to engage in conversation here. I'm the non-believer in a mixed faith marriage, and I recognize how difficult it can be to confront the issues that now separate you as a couple. It takes quite a bit of bravery and self confidence to expose yourself to new ide...
by beetbox
Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: Support
Topic: I lost my son
Replies: 74
Views: 25641

Re: I lost my son

Mopag, I know I can't pretend to understand your grief right now. My heart aches for your loss. My dearest sympathy to you and your family as you move forward after this tragedy.
by beetbox
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Don't think I can go back to church after today
Replies: 41
Views: 21774

Re: Don't think I can go back to church after today

Hi Misbehaved, I don't have any advice but I wish you all the best as you transition out. It's not easy. I'm glad you have your husband along for the ride.
by beetbox
Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: Good quotes from old NOM
Replies: 3
Views: 4387

Re: Good quotes from old NOM

This is a great topic. I posted the original question, and there were a lot of good responses. I believe the response you quoted here came from fetchface. I did end up letting my wife know how much it bothers me to know that my kids are hearing grown-ups at church say "I know Joseph Smith was a true...
by beetbox
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: It's the little things...
Replies: 11
Views: 6148

Re: It's the little things...

Corsair, before you throw them out, could you first draw some mustaches, monocles, blacked-out teeth, etc. on their faces and share that with us? It's childish, but I still appreciate a good defaced picture of someone. There are some things I never grew out of.
by beetbox
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Phoenix NOMs
Replies: 38
Views: 61247

Re: Phoenix NOMs

Uncorrelated will be our featured guest this week. I think. I'm having a hard time remembering who is who, especially with the migration to the new site. 8-)
by beetbox
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: i just accidentally outed myself...
Replies: 9
Views: 5111

Re: i just accidentally outed myself...

That was beautifully written. I think it's a perfect way to come out and make a stand against a harmful church policy while doing so. I hope at least some of your LDS friends read it.
by beetbox
Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: The "D" Word
Replies: 33
Views: 14664

Re: The "D" Word

Communication is so tricky . . . I often write these scripts in my head and when the actual conversation doesn't follow the script (because the other person doesn't know what I'm trying to communicate or what I hope for from them as a response) it can be really distressing and confusing to both of ...
by beetbox
Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: The story so far.
Replies: 7
Views: 5035

Re: The story so far.

Our compromise on kids (ages 10, 7, 3) is this: neither of us will ever do or say anything to the kids that makes the other spouse seem lost/misguided/wrong. Both of us are allowed to share how we feel. I'm allowed to be open with the kids about the fact that I don't believe, and she's allowed to te...
by beetbox
Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: The "D" Word
Replies: 33
Views: 14664

Re: The "D" Word

Hey Stig, I don't have anything to offer but my sympathy. I hope things make a turn for the better. I'm happy chat anytime you need someone to commiserate with.
by beetbox
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Praise to the Man
Replies: 18
Views: 8988

Re: Praise to the Man

Ah, perhaps this is why my wife hasn't said anything about the primary program. She knows I'm not going to be happy to see my kids singing that song. My then 9-year-old mentioned once that this is his favorite primary song. It really bothered me to hear that, but your explanation that this is probab...
by beetbox
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Konfession Time!
Replies: 70
Views: 27681

Re: Konfession Time!

It was my turn to put the toddler to bed. Part of his nightly ritual includes kneeling at his bedside and saying a "prayer" with him. I opened with "Dear Flying Spaghetti Monster . . . ." He thought that was the funniest thing he's ever heard. Hysterical three-year-old laughter. It warmed my heart. ...