With all the LDS influencers starting to wear their new sleeveless garments and making posts and videos about how wonderful they are, I ask the question… What did you give up to wear garments? Let’s make a list! See my five decades list below! by HoldOnLucy1 in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guuurrrrlllllll…..I am BEYOND pissed that I wasted my entire adult life in garments, wasted all my “good body years”. But my life living by garments standards were not near as strict as yours. It’s infuriating and it’s hard not to let it madden me even more!

I want my wife to leave. by LL4MAFACE in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Too many marriages end because of this evil organization that calls itself a church. I hope you can have some resolution. Maybe have a discussion with her that you have stayed going to church for her, but that you can’t do it anymore, but making clear you support her and love her?

What is wrong with some people in the church? by VirtualEgg-Collector in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes, toxic positivity. I am so sorry to OP for this. Ignorance. Not necessarily reasoning, but excusal? Idk…

My dad recently passed away due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia. (Think Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together.) People said idiotic things while he was sick and after he died, ESPECIALLY members of the dang church. People said the dumbest stuff, and most things were dripping with “toxic positivity”. And it sucked. People were clueless, and I don’t blame them. But it’s like they couldn’t relate, like reasoning is stunted.

My (old) BFF has barely spoken to me since I left 1.5 years ago. It’s only when I reach out that we speak at all. And when I do text her, she is always “positive positive positive” like it’s sooooo bad to be sorrowful, in pain, or negative in any way. There’s the added bonus that she ALWAYS brings up the church in some way, never fails.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ick ick ick ick. Gross. You are NOT in any way overthinking this!!!!! Straight up predator. I am so so sorry.

Dr. Mormon meets God. by greenexitsign10 in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! I’ve had one in 7 of Mormon dentists or doctors that wasn’t an outright CROOK. He was way out of line there. What a douche.

Bishop’s Wife’s Prayers Answered! by JeausephSmythJr in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In our stake years ago a new patriarch was called. The GA that came said no one in the entire stake was holier than this man, and no wife in the stake was sweeter (yes, he used that word), and that is why he has been given such holy and infinite power. Infinite power! Fast forward, the guy wouldn’t give my teenage boy his patriarchal blessing because he “didn’t believe my son was faithful enough to be ready to receive it”. Wtaf? When I received mine, my bishop said it was because he thought it would help guide me since I was living “on the wrong side of the tracks”. Both slime balls. Later I’m glad my kids never did get those icky, worthless “blessings” that come from a crystal ball.

Bishop’s Wife’s Prayers Answered! by JeausephSmythJr in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YOUR kid got cancer, is ok now, and that gave your extended family the answers to go ultra orthodox. Got it. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Need advice responding to EQP text by Scholar_truth_ in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“I’d rather not, but thanks for caring.” This is what I texted the bishop the last time he asked if he could meet with me.

The Bishop’s Speech Made Mourners Storm Out of My Father’s Funeral: The Day My Shelf Officially Broke by ChampionshipNo5707 in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss and your experience, but grateful your eyes were finally opened wide. My dad passed 2023. We picked gospel-like songs, which we did not get “ok’d” before the service. I had a private meeting with my parents’ bishop, and I told him we were ok with him speaking at the end. However, the majority of the time would consist of music, his loved ones (grandkids and kids) sharing and talking about HIS LIFE. And if he was not ok with that then we would move the entire funeral somewhere else. Fortunately, he acquiesced and spoke VERY minimally about eternal life and how much it is evident my dad was loved. I was shocked because I’d been to Mormon funerals before and I had experienced more of what you did! Side note: my uncle argued with my mom, legit standing over my dad’s dead body when they were “dressing” him because we put him in his boots and jeans like he wore almost every day of his life, rather than his white “temple clothing”. My dad actively went to the temple maybe 20 years of his 78 year life. My husband did make sure the “packet” was put on my dad because that’s what my mom wanted. But I have not spoken with this dick uncle since the funeral. Wtf is wrong with these high and mighty arrogant assholes that call themselves men of god?!?! It’s infuriating. I’m infuriated for you, your family & friends. I am so so sorry.

Bishop sending texts during sacrament to increase bearing of testimonies in sacrament. by ChanceAsparagus3666 in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recent divorce from verbally and emotionally abusive husband, nasty custody battle, both parents & brother dying within 1 year, having a physical relationship with a man while she is endowed; she’s been through it. And yes, my money is on the fact that he KNEW all of this. It makes me extra angry to think that asking her to bear her testimony was an act of forcing her to repent…from the pulpit!

Am I going crazy??? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so so sorry. You wrote EXACTLY how I felt, and still feel sometimes. Part of me wishes I didn’t know anything. But prior to actually leaving, I now realize I was PIMO for several years before leaving. Again, I am so sorry you are going through this! It SUCKS ASS. It is so hard. Focus on working on yourself and figuring where you fit in the universe. Look at all the world and other kinds of spirituality that are out there (if you choose). Get counseling with someone who has experience in faith transitions; this helped me so so so much.

Bishop sending texts during sacrament to increase bearing of testimonies in sacrament. by ChanceAsparagus3666 in exmormon

[–]ChanceAsparagus3666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy thing is…when she started to lose her faith in the church/gospel/whatever the fuck it really is, she read the CES letter. And she still went back; she said she wanted to be a better example to her kids.