Had hard talks last night.
With DW and the kids.
About the Church
About life.
DW depression, kids low self-esteem and many more issues.
Hard talks, many tears.
We are close to quitting.
All of us.
The anger is subsiding.
We have seen alternatives.
We have felt love unconditional.
It's been a bumpy ride for me.
And theirs is about to start, but a lot smoother.
Thanks all.
The end of the line
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Meilingkie
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The end of the line
"Getting the Mormon out of the Church is easier than getting the Mormon out of the Ex-Mormon"
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Wishing you and your family all the best! Hang in there and hold on to each other!
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Good luck my friend. Your family will be happier when you cut the cord. I really believe that.
“This is the best part of the week!” – Homer Simpson
“It’s the longest possible time before more church!” – Lisa Simpson
“It’s the longest possible time before more church!” – Lisa Simpson
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Zack Tacorin Dos
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Meilingkie,
If you were to read my posts here and on other sites, you'd quickly learn I have no love for the institution of the Church. I think it's manipulative and hurts people in some of the most egregious ways. I'd love to see it figuratively burn to the ground.
That being said, I realize you have a love for the Church, that it has been a spiritual home to you, and I think this transition must be very sad for you. I'm sorry you're all going through this. I'm glad you and your family are there for each other.
Thinking of you bro.,
Zack
If you were to read my posts here and on other sites, you'd quickly learn I have no love for the institution of the Church. I think it's manipulative and hurts people in some of the most egregious ways. I'd love to see it figuratively burn to the ground.
That being said, I realize you have a love for the Church, that it has been a spiritual home to you, and I think this transition must be very sad for you. I'm sorry you're all going through this. I'm glad you and your family are there for each other.
Thinking of you bro.,
Zack
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Silver Girl
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Meiingkie - this must be a very sad but also liberating time for you. I know you've tried hard to make it work (I've read your posts all along). Yes, the road ahead will be better (those of us who have completely resigned can attest to that), but the path getting to that road is a tough one. I'm so glad to hear that your family is together in this decision. So many of our wonderful NOM friends here have to balance their family expectations with their own compass, and I can't imagine how stressful that is.
Thanks for the update - please let us know the next steps and how things go! I consider you a great role model here, and a friend in our special online ward.
Silver Girl
Thanks for the update - please let us know the next steps and how things go! I consider you a great role model here, and a friend in our special online ward.
Silver Girl
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Silver Girl is sailing into the future. She is no longer scared.
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Silver Girl is sailing into the future. She is no longer scared.
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Good luck moving forward. I can't imagine how I could help, but let me know if there is a way. This is a tough transition and you have been enduring it for a long time.
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I hope you know how much you are appreciated here, Meilingkie. Best of luck to you and your family!
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
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Making this decision as a family will allow you the strength and support to move on. Best wishes to you all.
~2bizE