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by Margarita
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: You signed up for this
Replies: 16
Views: 8158

Re: You signed up for this

For years I thought that I was such a valiant spirit in the pre existence that i signed up to be deaf...yep...that is what I wanted in very musical family..
by Margarita
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Another casualty of war
Replies: 10
Views: 6968

Re: Another casualty of war

Woot...contact him...he is so willing and waiting to help you. Really...this is where one finds that his ancestors/posterity is built on a faulty foundation..and this is the time to share and become friends in a realm where there is a level of shame in all that prosperity..return and report please!!...
by Margarita
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Patriarchal blessing shrinkage
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Patriarchal blessing shrinkage

Wow..how times have changed...parents..microphones..pictures...are kidding me?? Wow...this is not even close to my own experience...
If edited..it is because pretty much all blessings are the same..at least for women. But I hope you added some more info anyway!!
by Margarita
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Responding to a request for lunch with a slap in the face
Replies: 22
Views: 12406

Re: Responding to a request for lunch with a slap in the face

The thing is..kindness is a wonderful thing..but really...what you did was let yourself be yourself in being upfront, honest..and with no guile..speak your truth. I thought you did the right thing...I went in and around and under...and all I did was hurt myself and others..slowly. So I admire you. W...
by Margarita
Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: Emotional connectedness
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

Re: Emotional connectedness

Time to talk pros and cons...there has to be a reason for disaffection in the first place..and with that the knowledge that he has choices witout the church..that will be stifled within. I don't think you can play games..but some questions on why he wants to give up any choice? Keep us posted..I jus...
by Margarita
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Staying Faithful
Topic: Skipped church and went to a Buddhist service instead this morning :)
Replies: 11
Views: 26269

Re: Skipped church and went to a Buddhist service instead this morning :)

Thank you so much for your reply and info. You sound peaceful inside yourself. Like you know who you are. I love that.
by Margarita
Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: I still feel alone.
Replies: 15
Views: 8149

Re: I still feel alone.

Hey..I know that integrity..real truth..and being genuine in love and friendship..doesn't always hug you back..but you have what others do not have..real self respect. Hugs to you..I admire you and you know..the church doesn't have anything over you love for spouse and family and their for you. Be s...
by Margarita
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Everything Happens for a Reason
Replies: 21
Views: 9226

Re: Everything Happens for a Reason

If this was said to me by a random person...I would simply say bull shit. :D When tragedy strikes..and it is from a family member..I try hard with patience but often say..there is no good reason. You guys are nice..I must be a real stinker!! :roll:
by Margarita
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Church historical issues in other languages?
Replies: 5
Views: 2996

Re: Church historical issues in other languages?

I just want to say...Woot!! This is all good news to me and I am surprised!!
by Margarita
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Advice please? Update
Replies: 13
Views: 7965

Re: Advice please?

FYI..should the calls keep coming and you just want to deal with it. Ask to do in your home on your terms. It really does make a difference.
Best to you!!
by Margarita
Tue May 29, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Missionaries dropped by yesterday by "random" chance...
Replies: 24
Views: 16876

Re: Missionaries dropped by yesterday by "random" chance...

Hey...I have had this happen to me and they kept coming back. I would talk to them at the door and really never invited them in...but my issues were stated kindly and they asked ME questions..Helen Mar was a big question mark to one of them. Personally..I think they want to know more from you. Try i...
by Margarita
Fri May 25, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Faith Crisis and Depression
Replies: 15
Views: 8777

Re: Faith Crisis and Depression

I did not know what real depression was until Ieft the church..you mix anger and depression..it spells help. Get some. I ended up going to a counselor...on prozac..and it has taken many years to develop self esteem outside the church that so reveled in my service and devotion. I had to regain the ta...
by Margarita
Fri May 25, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Expressing anger in healthy ways
Replies: 9
Views: 5728

Re: Expressing anger in healthy ways

Wow..I wish that I had a letter like this many moons ago for my own father. Be prepared to send it one day..time will tell. I wish you and famiy many, many good things.
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Church apologizes for Racism!
Replies: 166
Views: 138356

Re: Church apologizes for Racism!

I don't know if you all know this..I havent' read the whole thread here. On youtube the guy that wrote this apology explains why. It will change you mind maybe on the reason he was so provocative about doing this. I was angry at him too...but he changed my mind..it is like..what else can you do? I'...
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Friend Near e
Replies: 18
Views: 34560

Friend Near e

Is there anyone here that can meet up in Logan..(Cache Valley) or even in Brigham City?? Let me know!! I would love to meet all of you!! :)
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: No to Medical Marijuana for Utah
Replies: 32
Views: 18576

Re: No to Medical Marijuana for Utah

I am a resigned ex member...no longer LDS but lives in Utah with relatives who are. They are in need of pain relieves to cancer and other things. That being said...as a non member I don't like the fact the the church gets a say in the relief of pain to members of my family..Pain relief without the a...
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Church apologizes for Racism!
Replies: 166
Views: 138356

Re: Church apologizes for Racism!

I don't know if you all know this..I havent' read the whole thread here. On youtube the guy that wrote this apology explains why. It will change you mind maybe on the reason he was so provocative about doing this. I was angry at him too...but he changed my mind..it is like..what else can you do?
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Church apologizes for Racism!
Replies: 166
Views: 138356

Re: Church apologizes for Racism!

What all of this means..even in the heartbreak..is that the church is not doing what members believe are right. And this is membership that is being told that they, too, have a right to personal revelation. The dam needs to break. Members: Stand up and speak up knowing your right as members and tith...
by Margarita
Sat May 19, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Emotional Times
Replies: 9
Views: 6519

Re: Emotional Times

Wishing you the best. Your courage in the first steps speaks volumes for your own integrity and self esteem.