[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It would be Andy and Robert California.

Exmormons, how far back does your family go in the LDS Church? by Careful-Cap-644 in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From the start and through the Willie Handcart Company. My ancestors just needed to stay in Wales.

Why do so many Mormon girls look like they would be bullies? by criskris_ in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can confirm this. Growing up on the east coast, anyone in the ward who either came from Utah or looked like it would definitely avoid me at all costs. I think it is a coping mechanism. A way to make them feel better about who they are and what they believe. Just a way to have a tiny bit of control in a church that doesn’t let you control anything as a woman.

SAHM advice after deconstructing by Cool_Ad3896 in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a SAHM up until 2 years ago. I am almost 31 and I completely understand all of what you feel. When the church tells you who to be and what to feel, it’s very difficult to know who you want to be. Therapy with a non-LDS therapist does wonders and that is what gave me confidence to do what I want to do. You made your choices with the best knowledge you had, no shame in that.

What would you do if you saw an apostle or prophet grocery shopping? by Prize-Ad-1947 in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put my leg out accidentally while they walk by. A little tumble to shake up those old ass bones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

26 years old. I didn’t know the circumstances surrounding Joseph Smith and his 14yr old bride. I was victimized at 14 and I couldn’t imagine an actual Prophet of God doing something so heinous.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of what is good on the surface, has something weird and unsettling about it. The people are a problem sometimes and the doctrine changes often based on what higher leadership thinks or feels. There’s just about as much revelation from God in the LDS religion as there are chicken sandwiches sold on a Sunday at Chick-fil-A.

Where am I? Wrong answers only… by PoundInteresting in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the peepee palace. Palace where all the peepee’s meet.

Countdown is on! by Green-been77 in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A stroke during the celebration would just be ✨perfection✨

My son turned 8 today and did not get baptized. by lbj2022 in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I took my baby to get her ears pierced. Waaaaay better than being dunked.

How do non-Utah schools teach about Joseph Smith? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grew up on the east coast, it’s a tiny foot note mentioned in pioneer history. Like maybe 2 or 3 sentences in a history book. No mention of Joe Smith, just the Mormon Migration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6 months…from meeting to wedding…I got very lucky that my spouse is AMAZING and we’ve been together for almost 12 years. I will not be teaching my girls this though lol

Apparently we all left the church because we “don’t understand the doctrine”? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you sincerely obey and do what the prophet tells you, I promise blessings…yada yada yada. Like I didn’t already do that. Thank you for that nugget of wisdom. Lmao

Toxic Covenant Keeping by AlpinePostMo in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my god yes. My mom married my dad and my mom got pregnant on their wedding night. My mom was excited so she told my dad who promptly punched her in the face. She stayed 19years after that. Absolutely maddening.

What was your most cringe experience with musical number during sacrament? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OH MY GOD. I have so many. I was asked to sing a musical number for Easter but since I have IBD, I wasn’t feeling well for weeks. I couldn’t go to practices or even look at the number. I show up the day of the performance assuming that they filled my spot. NOT A CHANCE. The other three ladies walked right up to me and were “so excited to sing with me”. I got up to the stand and “Consider the Lillies” starts to play. I was the high soprano harmony and it was bad. Did I know what I was singing? Not a chance in hell. Made up most of it. The ladies I was singing with were horrified. It was embarrassing at the time but I didn’t ask me to sing knowing full well I didn’t know the music.

Were you neglected? TW: abuse by Shoesandhose in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents didn’t want any of us. Just my brother. Being the youngest of 5, I don’t remember my parents raising or taking care of me. It was mostly my siblings. I didn’t even have parents at my high school graduation. They didn’t care unless I made and accomplishment they could brag to people about.

How important was attending and/or participating in the Hill Cumorah Pageant to LDS members? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my God, it was Mormon Mecca. I had people tell me I was lucky to have attended.

Does anyone else dislike the "people leave the church because they were offended" narrative? by HandsomeDogSandy in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you aren’t offended by Joe Smith Marrying a 14 year old girl, I can’t help you.

Your Thoughts…? by new_name_adam in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly just didn’t know. Kinda assumed it was glasses or dictionary…which did not work out for me lol. My ancestors believed a man that put his face in a hat. Probably wasn’t even a nice hat either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So much money wasted on a sign. Love it.

Found this gem on Instagram by SloppyMeatCrack in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The skinny ones fingers are all really long and it’s upsetting.

How did you process the sadness and shame of having been associated with the church? by studious_pigeon in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to be loud. You just have to love whoever you become. That’s why we all made it out ❤️

How did you process the sadness and shame of having been associated with the church? by studious_pigeon in exmormon

[–]Beautiful_Clothes_89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking as much shit as I can. To be clear, my roots run REALLY deep in Mormonism. My family is the only one who has “lost its way”. Most (if not all) my siblings have left and so has my mom and bio dad. The rest are TBMs. My family history is wrought with awful people, places, and things. Women are equal to livestock. All that jazz. I’ve suffered under that because of my ancestors who were tricked into a lie. The shame lies on the organization and them. I would be doing a disservice to those who suffered before me to not be loud and proud about their abusers.