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HM.... your story resonated with me. Every voice is needed here no matter where we are on the journey. Different journeys bring different perspectives and "wisdom" to our table. There are many here on this board who have journeyed through and out of abuse. We get you and stand and cheer for you. Lit...

Being a huge fan of Hogan's Hero's I loved your metaphor! Who would have thought that this would inspire you to find a way to stay in the church. I often think if I could have found a way to stay I might have. Wendy's request is needed. The LGBTQ mormon youth need a safe place to be heard, to vent, ...

Cheap thrill? Now this sounds interesting! You definitely need to post pictures! :D I believe posting those kind of pictures would get me on the perma-ban list again. After all, this isn't reddit. Oh No! We can't have that! A banning would not be a good idea! Best leave those pictures home. :D Hows...

Just got out of sacrament meeting. I got a hard stare from one man as I walked into to find a bench. Other than that no one has said a thing. People just looked the other way. Hopefully it made a few people uncomfortable and think. I think many people have just shelved the policy and don't want to ...

If you want a real cheap thrill in Quartzsite you need to go check out the used book store that is in town. Just be prepared to try not to scream or stare too long at the store owner. Lets just say he's got balls to wear what he does! I have heard about his wardrobe, at least his clothing budget is...

Love it! Love it! Oh please return and report!!

All I could think was "another sucker who can't afford to pay the 10% entrance fee". And I sat there feeling miserable the whole time. . My thoughts exactly! She must not have a computer or she would have searched and found the real truth. Still not to late.... maybe anonymously mail her a CES lett...

I'd like to expound on my first post because this topic of JOY has great meaning for me. Finding joy wasn't always a priority for me. Today, it's become as important as breathing. Joy has led me to peace which is where I am at now. Let me tell you a little about my story to reinforce what HIPS is as...

More importantly how are you? Last time you were on NOM 1.0 weren't you looking for a job and considering a move?

Hello Awake! Glad you found your way!

Hi AllieOop! Love the name! I enjoyed reading more of your story. I have enjoyed your posts over the years and happy to see you are back at 2.0!

You seem to have handled it all pretty well considering the ambush. It he does come back with his 2nd wave hit him with the essays. This might be a good start for discussion since he is so stuck on "approved" literature. Please return and report.

Meilingkie wrote:No, not yet but the TR is gonna go.
And so is the smiling and waving.

Those are definitely some huge steps in the right direction! Good luck with it all and please keep us posted. Curious to know how the SP reacts

Oh you sneaky little devil! I found it quite healing when I tossed my church stuff in the trash.

I just read all your titles side ways.... thought "The Papers of Joseph Smith" was "The FABLES of Joseph Smith!" ..... fables, papers .... all the same made up stuff!

There isn't much I can add here as you have received some very good advise. I went down the D rabbit hole shortly after my disaffection. I think often on what I could have done differently but there were many things at play here that were beyond me. But this is about you. I strongly suggest counseli...

Last year in silent protest in remembrance of the 5th I turned the alternating pale gray and white columns on the companies monthly report the colors of the rainbow at my 99.9% Utah Mormon job place. Kept it that way every month until I left in May. I'm retired now. Still thinking on how to honor th...

OMG I was just thinking about you today .... click on NOM and there you are!!! it's a sign! Welcome, welcome! Happy days are here again
You still in SG?

Welcome Jinx! Sounds like you have found a way to make all this craziness work. Your family sounds amazing! How lucky for you to have so much support. I too am on the older side of most here. It definitely is a different road at our age but I welcome the energy here and NOM has been my life saver. I...

Bonfire Welcome! A faith crisis while on a mission sounds interesting. I hope you return and share more. NOM is a welcoming spot indeed! I always say it is the best ward on the net! I look forward to hearing more of your story.

Welcome ThirdTier! Sounds like you acted on your doubts and are all the wiser because of it. I look forward to learning more about you as you share your thoughts and insights of your journey.