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I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:29 pm
by FiveFingerMnemonic
Because of home church bringing up some uncomfortable discussion content, I took the opportunity to have a crucial conversation regarding garment wear and it actually facilitated a less emotionally charged transition than if I had just stopped wearing them without discussion.

So far I'm on 2 days and 2 nights without and no tears shed.

My wife told me she knows mine are in terrible shape and she acknowledged the long amount of time I have been without a recommend and knew it was an issue. I told her how I couldn't bear buying new ones from the church given my change in belief.

It worked out better than I could have imagined. Of course she is still sad about it but I think open conversation mitigated some of the stress for both of us.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:19 pm
by RubinHighlander
Woot! Digital high five! Congrats!

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:23 am
by jfro18
Congrats... it's a huge bandaid to rip off, but I think you did it in a much better way than just trying to not wear them around.

When I went back to normal underwear, it was such a weight off of me. It did make me resent the church for making my wife wearing them more as they are possibly the least attractive underwear and shirts ever created, but it is what it is.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:37 pm
by Red Ryder
Congrats!

Now go and get Five Finger Eve to partake!

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:57 pm
by Hagoth
Just bumping this to see how it's going for you 5FM. I'm on my second week and it's been smooth sailing.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:08 pm
by FiveFingerMnemonic
My wife has adjusted in a healthy manner and I am really enjoying not wearing 2 shirts in the hot summer weather. I also like not having white poly-cotton hanging out from shorts and necklines signaling virtue and compliance to the world.

It's a nice lifestyle improvement.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:11 am
by RubinHighlander
FiveFingerMnemonic wrote:
Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:08 pm
My wife has adjusted in a healthy manner and I am really enjoying not wearing 2 shirts in the hot summer weather. I also like not having white poly-cotton hanging out from shorts and necklines signaling virtue and compliance to the world.

It's a nice lifestyle improvement.
Excellent well!

With some additional privacy fabric on the west fence, I'm enjoying even less (sometimes zero) clothing in the backyard on these warm summer evenings. Spy at your own risk!

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:07 pm
by Hagoth
RubinHighlander wrote:
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:11 am
Spy at your own risk!
I'm pretty sure I spotted your goods on GoogleEarth!

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:13 pm
by Hagoth
FiveFingerMnemonic wrote:
Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:08 pm
My wife has adjusted in a healthy manner and I am really enjoying not wearing 2 shirts in the hot summer weather. I also like not having white poly-cotton hanging out from shorts and necklines signaling virtue and compliance to the world.

It's a nice lifestyle improvement.
That's for sure. I was already ditching the jammies at every opportunity: camping, outdoor activities, yardwork... but now it's really nice to be comfortable all the time.

Also, I no longer get those exorcist-holy-water-style burns.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:03 pm
by slavereeno
Nicely done. I should have had more discussion before trying to ditch mine.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:27 pm
by stealthbishop
FiveFingerMnemonic wrote:
Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:29 pm
Because of home church bringing up some uncomfortable discussion content, I took the opportunity to have a crucial conversation regarding garment wear and it actually facilitated a less emotionally charged transition than if I had just stopped wearing them without discussion.

So far I'm on 2 days and 2 nights without and no tears shed.

My wife told me she knows mine are in terrible shape and she acknowledged the long amount of time I have been without a recommend and knew it was an issue. I told her how I couldn't bear buying new ones from the church given my change in belief.

It worked out better than I could have imagined. Of course she is still sad about it but I think open conversation mitigated some of the stress for both of us.
Congratulations!

It's fantastic! I never thought my wife would get rid of hers but she has since 3-4 months ago.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:44 pm
by Red Ryder
stealthbishop wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:27 pm

Congratulations!

It's fantastic! I never thought my wife would get rid of hers but she has since 3-4 months ago.
Congrats Stealth! You’ve waited patiently for this day to come. I’m still dreaming about the day Sister Ryder ditches her britches.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:22 pm
by stealthbishop
Red Ryder wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:44 pm
stealthbishop wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:27 pm

Congratulations!

It's fantastic! I never thought my wife would get rid of hers but she has since 3-4 months ago.
Congrats Stealth! You’ve waited patiently for this day to come. I’m still dreaming about the day Sister Ryder ditches her britches.
I REALLY hope it happens for you two. I never thought my wife would. Not in a million years. It's literally like winning the lottery for me.

Re: I have passed the garment hurdle

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:43 pm
by moksha
"The garments have been passed. It is time for a new generation of Fruit of the Loom to step forward and begin its wearership."
-- Elder JF Kennedy, address to the Ladies International Garment Workers Union, E. 42nd St, New York