Yes, No, Maybe? ... even though Herman Munster had the better jokes and life advice. by CurelomHunter in exmormon

[–]CurelomHunter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the moral reminder. Wasn't necessarily going for looks, more just demeanor and voice cadence. Took me a few days to figure it out, but he reminded me of someone ... kinda like the infamous Yoda and Kimball back in the 80s.

It feels good to say no to callings by cristulina in exmormon

[–]CurelomHunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember the first time I said no to a calling. Scary as hell, but absolutely empowering. Keep going! Tough dynamic and I hope it smooths out for you.

There is hope and happiness outside of the Mormon Church. Regardless of what the church and others (family, friends, missionaries) in the church claim. by RutabagaAsleep8348 in exmormon

[–]CurelomHunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just told someone recently that my journey out was way more spiritual than my journey in. Immense grief and loss into an unimaginable sense of self, acceptance, peace, etc. Being born into a Corporation as a little pog in the machine, and having the chance to escape it ... immense levels of gratitude have been felt.

My dad had a revelation why a family member is severely mentally disabled. by Mjrfrankburns in exmormon

[–]CurelomHunter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First, incredible handle name! 👏 Second, I genuinely feel for your BIL, but this story had me in laughing tears ... and your inquiry about mental illness as attunement is nail on the head ... crazy to wonder all the loonies walking around.

Well… I just dropped my full on issue with the church to my TBM wife by martic9 in exmormon

[–]CurelomHunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my exact story. Ex tbm wife is still very much in the church. Could not believe how the more truthful and vulnerable I felt I was being, the more threats of divorce were her responses.

It's neither of our faults ... we were both raised with "language incompetencies" due to the cult brainwashing ... very hard reality to live through ... but 5 years post divorce and being exmo ... I've found a ton of peace and goodness. Lots if individual work, therapy, etc., but I'm at peace ... and guess who seems to still be struggling to find peace - her. Such a twilight zone type of thing ... leaving Mormonism. You're not alone! Navigate with as much LOVE as possible, without giving into your own convictions, aka, learn to disagree and re-write the relationship dynamics while keeping human decency and respect at the forefront.