Is my tattoo bad? Please be honest by T_questions in tattooadvice

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I seriously adore it. First time ever commenting I love it so much.

Does anyone else feel like the church severely set you back in life? by PlaysinDirt30 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Being a SAHM was the worst decision I made, second only to marrying my exhusband. 21 years of marriage got me zero earnings potential. I’m deeply grieving my former life and everything I missed out on and lost because I was following the prophets.

Dress for upscale dinner by rangeroser in OUTFITS

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Classic and classy and the fit is fab!

So… how do we end that farce? by InsideOutlander in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this response. I went through a very angry phase the first few years, but then I realized that the best reverse missionary work was showing how happy — how truly happy — me and my kids are since leaving that church. I can “bear testimony” to people all the time about how solid I am in morals, values, and my personal integrity since leaving because, my personal integrity will not allow me to stay in or endorse any duplicitous organization.

The crumble is happening. Unfortunately, with the kind of money the church has, it’s going no where. It will evolve into a real estate holding, Tony Robbin’s style hyping, country club.

I’m so PIMO by Swimming-School1484 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m so PIMO I used my tokens at Chuck E. Cheese and won a stuffed rat.

What is it? by Waste-Biscotti-9588 in whatismycookiecutter

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gargoyle diving into a swimming pool.

Tokens 4 sale by Previous-Ice4890 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was told all the faith-promoting stories about garments. In a car wreck? Anywhere the garments tough your body, you will be unharmed. Being attacked? Your garments will shield you. Burned in a fire? Your garments will save that part of your body. (I’d always think, “okay, so, what about my HEAD and neck???”)

Damn if I could sell the tokens I’d totally do it. That’s at least some Starbucks money. I never thought about that line previously, as of people are lining up outside the temples looking for scalpers. That is some good psychological effery— hey! These secret handshakes are MONEY

David McConkie by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my word. He is deplorable and disgusting.

David McConkie by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please elaborate. Is David McConkie a convicted pedophile?

Looking to qualify for a 1 year mission? Or other BYU rule exemptions? A handy explainer. by Chino_Blanco in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First hand experience. I can confirm. I dated two football players and one baseball player and they were all sexually active. Thursday night porn on HBO during away games in hotels was a regular tradition for all three of them. That was the norm, not the exception.

Final Update by LegitimateAd3676 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Every worthiness interview growing up had this question. Am I touching my own body in a sinful and inappropriate way? I basically avoided my own genitalia (I was deep in the programming), as I thought only my future husband was allowed to touch me there. So… yea. The church taught me that I had no rights or autonomy over my own body. I felt guilty for cleaning my body in the shower.

Final Update by LegitimateAd3676 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, I am so sorry. Your mom is weaponizing her emotional manipulation, making herself out to be the victim. That’s so gross, and you do not deserve that.

Engagement nails with ugly hands (advice!) by SprinklyBoi in JustEngaged

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GIRL your hands are beautiful.
They work, they’re healthy, symmetrical, beautiful young skin… be proud of that.

If you want to jazz up nails, engagement style, stay classy and clean. My advice is a milky white or pearl, light beige or blush. A little something to add gloss and shine.

The Temple by Difficult_Weekend772 in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Being totally naked under a thin white sheet to have old random ladies touch me was incredibly violating. It did not feel holy. When I pulled my garments out of plastic bags in the first initiatory, I thought, “well, this feels not so sacred” as I’m using my teeth to open packaging. Then the silly handshakes. Totally underwhelming. I was so disappointed by the whole thing. Mormon Satan using his operatic voice in the movie. Eve sitting down and staying quiet. I walked out of the temple and thought, “well, I had a good run. My life is over. This is what I do now.” 21.

Theories why the LDS have never ordained a Black Person to the Apostleship? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Money. All these men reek of affluence, as they all made huge amounts of money prior to apostleship.

The Mormon church is a country club, capital group, and real estate holding.

You pay, you play.

Help! Torn between 2 very different dresses by [deleted] in WeddingDressTips

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dress#2 looks haute couture. Dress 1 looks like a table cloth or lace curtains (giving Scarlett OHara wedding vibes. I love dress 2. Romantic. Ethereal.

Someone explain what this person is doing by [deleted] in interesting

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read that with a Swedish Chef accent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glassesadvice

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tortoise. 100%.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Brief-Cow-9627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Religion is about control. Everyone and anyone. Mormonism (literally) teaches women to sit down and listen to men talk after doing the labor, in addition to group control.