NOM

Welcome. It all starts in a similar way. We learn about something that doesn’t fit in our view of the church world. Then in trying to make sense of it, all hell breaks loose. Hope this place will make your journey a bit more comfortable. Buckle up. If you thought the end times before the second comi...

Of all the issues edging me towards resignation from this church, this business of covering for Mr Joseph is the most damning. There is no justification for the way officials for our church have acted towards this victim and the long term propping up of this sexual predator. Even before your “nails ...

The shedding of all those taboo topics of discussion is one if the great advantages of giving yourself back your personal power.

It gives you the ability to get closer then ever to your loved ones.

No guilt no shame. Just love.

I have a TBM LDS lover now and wouldn’t trade her for anything. If I had to find another partner I don’t think I’d discriminate on the grounds of church affiliation. If I wasn’t with DW I probably wouldn’t have much or any connection to the church so the likelihood of connecting with a member would ...

Glad you found us jfro! Vent away. You might come to regret giving me the green light to vent away :lol: First of all welcome. This is an inclusive group. Venting here is good. Venting in real life is risky. It’s hard to know how your important others will react. Better to test the waters with us h...

Coming in late to this thread but welcome just the same. Your willingness to share your situation with this group is, besides being interesting, helpful to us in similar situations. The challenges of faith growth and growing pains that accompany it are real. Knowing there can be successful outcomes ...

I can’t imagine divorce ever being a pleasant experience but hopefully after the dust settles and healing time passes, you will find the peace and happiness you deserve.

Best to you going forward.

Despite the fact that I go so rarely now I never get asked to help with anything, I wouldn't mind helping to clean the building. It's used for lots of good purposes that have nothing to do with the dogma of the religion. If you like most of us need a break from all things mormon, it's ok to retake y...

I'm trying to remember if I truly believed this craziness when I was in. I know they've constantly preached the prosperity gospel, and that "the windows of heaven" would open from paying tithing, but I don't remember any blatant statements like "tithing can break the cycles of poverty." It's easy t...

You may not be an apostle but definitely a saint. Saint Red I think my old bag of garments are still sequestered to the top shelf in the closet but the idea of wearing them has not entered my thoughts for a couple of years. Thank the gods. I will be anticipating with glee to hear of how your very cr...

Considering all the ways different prophets/shamen/holy men have exited mortality, Joseph Smith's last few days don't seem to imitate Jesus, Moses, the three Nephites, Elijah, or other prophets. Perhaps his passing could be compared to some prophets_ (John the Baptist, Paul?) What meaning do to you...

Tried a can of Kilkenny beer last night. Upon opening the can, something inside was activated to add nitrogen to the mix. This was the first time for me and it seemed really cool. You beer gurus can probably explain this to me. (please) Anyway, it was for me a nice beer experience. Smooth feel, not ...

I'm not as integrated as Corsair, but have been venturing back to the meeting house on occasion, to have more love at home and so far have had very few interested TBMs chatting me up. I think a possible way to approach conversations would be to speak to the new and exciting information on the LDS.or...

So I went with DW to F and T meeting today. It's been a couple of years for this particular meeting in the home ward. Predictable tales of how spiritual GC was and how they all knew he is the prophet. Yawn. Excitement about the new/same as the old Ministering program and how this will help us stretc...

We should also take into account that this type of revelation is easy to fulfill. No waiting to see if god is really at the helm. Abra kadabra et voila the change occurred. Must be revelation. It’s the same kind of revelation I get when changing underwear. (It’s blue) PS. Especially enjoyed the last...

As Brigham would have said, “this is the place”.

Welcome.

Love to hear more of your story.

Coffee in.
Good idea Captain.

This thread is so much better then actually watching GC.

Thanks. Will tune back in at noon.

Finished with a nice port and cheese for dessert.

hard apple cider before dinner with a nice cold white wine with dinner.

bon appatite.

Hang in there.

never said it would be easy, just worth it.