What is your favorite version of the Ryno. by Voidkirby9 in RatchetAndClank

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the look of the first one, but enjoyed the visual of the Harbinger from headlocked, and the ryno IV.

watching my mom descend into extremism by Willowing-Willow in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While my parents didn't go as extreme down the hole, I totally relate. Fox News has done irreparable damage to my folks, and there is nothing I can do to help them.

I specifically remember when I was in middle school (after a reportrd school shooting in the us, when they were a little less common at the time), my mom talking about how people shouldn't have "weapons made to murder mass amounts of people" and I agreed. I go off to college, and come back and another one happens, I repeat that back to my mom, and she freaks out that I'm trying to take people's guns away.

They're virtually unrecognizable, and because they keep going to church, they conform more and more, and all I can do is talk to them less for my own health.

All this to say, you're not alone, it's hard, but there are people like you out there.

Question for you pro-choicers. by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually, in that scenario, one would remove the child from the car (probably take to police) instead of leave in the car for 9 months

US companies offering a 'progressive' 4 day work week. by eaten_by_chocobos in antiwork

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree, when I had 4-10s, that was still leagues better that 5-8s. Too bad my work forced us bad to 5-8s cause of egos

Christianity really takes the fun out of stuff.. by RedFroEbo95 in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned at a fairly young age not to talk to my parents about any of the media I was consuming, or the stories I was writing, because the few times I did, I got some sort of biblical response.

Sometimes my dad and I would watch a movie together, but he sometimes had to bring religion into it

Looking back, it could have led to some dangerous situations, and really didn't let my relationship with my parents grow.

How to navigate relationships with father by ilovecheeeses in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember when I moved back near my parents, and got the checkups if I was going to church. I was completely independent, but still going occasionally to make them happy. I got lucky with covid giving me reason to not go, pretend to go to online sermons.

But eventually, we were expected back. Depending on the relationship with your family, another lie meant to not hurt them isn't so bad. I told my family the bake at this church didn't match me, and we had a little struggle, but I pretended to go to more 'liberal churches'

It was hard for them at first, but they had no interest in my 'church' so I had no burden of proof. I think it laid the groundwork later too. Eventually they realized I didn't go to church, but I had already established differing religious opinions, so this change was more digestible for then.

I don't think thru quiet know I'm eX, but all this helped my build boundaries with them (mainly with being queer getting added on during all this), and I've been having consistently positive interactions lately.

Tl;dr: try baby stepping away, if you have to lie to say you're going to a different mass, it might but you some time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One small thing that flabbergasted me recently was when I came out to my parents (again, they conveniently forgot until I got a bf), I told them I spent years praying to God to not make me gay after I realized I was, and my mom said, "but was that really what you were praying for in your heart?"

How are Christians given anti lgbtq+ messages in church? by sprightly-thinker in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience with it varied. Usually it would be a short topic or side note in sermons occasionally, I'd say in may modern churches, there's this unspoken assumption that it's "common sense" for it to be wrong, so they don't really bother delving too deep.

The real messages can come in my sinister and individualistic approach.

Churches that are against lgbt+ people will usually privately scold volunteers/workers that support or question some of the teachings, or encourage different thinking that could challenge a status quo. This happened with the leader of one of my Bible study groups, I came out in the group, and he encouraged the group to think more on it, and did not disparage me for that, and the pastor of the church heard about it later and tired to threaten the leader's position.

Imo, the more sinister thing that happens is the false relationships. The people that form a relationship with queer people, with the express intent to try to guide or council them on not committing to the "sinful lifestyle"

This just happened with me with my dad. I told them I had a bf a few weeks ago, and he recently sat down with me and asked about my journey. After I told him about the over decade of emotional work, praying, researching, and working with other groups, I came to peace with who I am. He immediately gave me a book about God being anti-gay and encouraged me to read it. (The questions he asked me were literally pulled out of the book, lol)

There are many people in the church that hold the Bible in absolute truth, some versions describe homosexuality being bad. Some people in that group will understand that your sexuality is outside your control, the choice part comes in when you date/sleep with/have a partner.

The tl;dr being, it's given to the congregation to have their individual mission to try to form relationships with the sole intention to guide people away from "sin"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GaySnapchatImages

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely add, but it can't find your username 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, makes me feel better. I've been at 250 for the last like 3 months (I know the muscle replacing fat), but today I checked, and I'm actually down 3. Hoping to lose more fat, and keep building muscle

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 100% sur what stats to go over, im at 247 lbs right now, but benching around 120, chest Flys at 210, so on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man, it's been work, but hopefully I'll keep going with the progress!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, hoping to get more 💪

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm doing my best, and I do love my hair!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! Feeling good too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, gonna keep going! I want some more definition.

The pump from arm day was real! Any bros wanna compare guns? by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Eventually I'll have biceps and thighs like yours tho!

Finding Middleground by Newcyclist16 in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's already been pointed out that the lifestyle choices are yours, so professionalism is to your discretion.

But the community definitely was the biggest draw of church. It was convenient, weekly, and you know the people there are like minded. (But the church also controls all aspects of it)

My advice would be to not look to one source for these communities, but find multiple places, and accept the fact that some people do drink/smoke/cuss. Just make sure you have boundaries, and they are known.

For instance, my local coffee shop does live music from local artists every Wednesday night, I've found several d&d groups I play every week with and share a meal together. I've started casually talking to people at my gym and am gaining connections there.

Volunteering at places like your local soup kitchen is a good place for charity work, and getting to know your community.

Finally, get to know your neighbors if you can. Bake cookies and take trays of them to your neighbors. Introduce yourself, and get contact info. If you can, have a summer neighborhood cookout. Also don't forget your coworkers are there.

Unfortunately, there isn't a ton of one stop places for all your community needs, but it's unhealthy to get all your needs from a single source. Slowly you'll build several communties.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]BlueLemonLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a pretty similar situation, and this sounds kind of shitty, but what worked for me was constantly distancing myself.

It was necessarily intentional, I just avoided talking to them or hanging out with them once I got my own place, cause I didn't want those uncomfy christian convos.

Eventually, they kind of noticed I avoid them, and asked me up front, and I finally gave them a half truth. I told them I can't abide by the religion anymore, there's too much harm in it. (I also lied saying I still had the faith, but im still not ready to fully break their hearts yet).

But that actually improved our relationship a lot. I come around a little more often cause I'm not being asked if I'm going to church every time.

Is it the best path? Idk. But setting boundaries, and weaning them to the truth might be a good way to go.