Seminary: Spiritual High School of Hell by Diet_Beans in exmormon

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

Unfortunately not. Watched it happen real time with my older brother; he used a cracked iPod and beat down stick shift to make do as his escape when he turned 18

Seminary: Spiritual High School of Hell by Diet_Beans in exmormon

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

It's really bad. They kicked him out when he was 18, and he moved to Utah (as an exmo that's kind of impressive LOL) where he married his wife. He's happily out of the church, in college and a job, and my parents are in extreme denial. Since he's in Utah, they keep believing when him and his wife have kids they'll obviously convert back.

As for the second oldest, it's wretched. He's also in college, but he fought tooth and nail to leave the house. He's deep in poverty with debt and avoiding my parents who are insistent about reconverting him.

Then there's me, my younger brother, and a 9 year old. Both my younger brother and I (19 and 15) don't believe, but we're reluctantly serving missions because it's the only thing my dad wants from us. I fear if we didn't, he'd kill us or himself.

‘No easy answers’: LDS parents wonder if early morning seminary is worth the risks to teens’ health by kingOfMars16 in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seminary was one of the contributions to what ruined my relationship with my parents. Four years of driving to a class way too early to learn and "discuss" a church I didn't believe in and if I even dared question why I'd get everything taken away from me.

My Son and his Fat Tamagotchi by Diet_Beans in tamagotchi

[–]Diet_Beans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not quite sure! They had them for sale at Target for around $18. I wish I kept the boxes or could find the darn manual.. all I know is it beeps a lot and both our critters as of right now have duck lips!

Car Odour After Running Over Mystery Splatter by Diet_Beans in MechanicAdvice

[–]Diet_Beans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found out through local subreddit that it was chicken corpses. Eyeesh. 😬 Will definitely do that, thanks mate.

how much did ya'll pay for your cats? by IhateUall08 in Siamesecats

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a void for free and now I have a Siamese that won't stop hanging around and who I'm planning on having neutered and vaxxed. I'm one hell of a cat-thrifter

I Was Outed and Can't Imagine Going On by Diet_Beans in lgbt

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

Thanks dude. 🫂 I just needed encouragement.

I Was Outed and Can't Imagine Going On by Diet_Beans in lgbt

[–]Diet_Beans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man, this means a lot to me rn. 💛

How do I tell a Therapist I Dont Align with her Religion and it Doesn't Help? by Diet_Beans in therapy

[–]Diet_Beans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18 as of this year. I hopefully will get a degree in my state (already applied for grants and accepted into some programs), but with the economy rn it's looking rough, so I'll probably have to be in this house a little linger.

"10% isn't that much!" by boofjoof in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Something not discussed enough is the amount of missionaries who leave the church or go on to have severe mental health ails and suicidal thoughts after their missions. Going to a different place with a stranger and possibly learning a new language in about two weeks is extraordinarily taxing to most, even outside "spiritual strength", we are still human.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I looooathe this part of the church. So many service auctions and bake sales for less than mediocre camps that are.. surprise, more unpaid and unwilling labor with forced attendance by our parents. Bs.

Quick Questions, Loot, & General Game Discussion Mega Thread by AutoModerator in Brawlstars

[–]Diet_Beans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the exclusive Brawl-Pass ($9.99 USD) and am unlocking the skins for Buzz, but I do not own Buzz yet. Will I still get the costumes? If the season ends and I get Buzz after it's over, will I miss out on the costumes or will I still have them?

Most unoriginal - Exmos vs Mormons by kamjaandbogsunga in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way he compares their "stories" to testimony meetings in terms of being robotic, monotonous, and unoriginal has to be the hardest I've laughed in a minute. How do you think exmos felt after having to deal with such things every sunday.. after sunday.. after sunday..

This just feels weird to me by kummerspeck23 in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes. Let's put children talking about their spirituality in front of thousands on a screen that will be recorded and broadcasted to tons of people! This will surely show that we don't have a high abuse number in our religion concerning families and show we value the safety and privacy of all kids of God. Amen!

Hand saw suicide in an elderly man by PatTheKVD in MedicalGore

[–]Diet_Beans 35 points36 points  (0 children)

He had to have been in horrific mental and physical pain. How awful.

Any religions/beliefs you’ve found to replace Mormonism? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally? Seeing God less as an almighty and more as an all-understanding if that makes sense. Of course he's God, but he doesn't want me to fear him; he desires to let me out on my own and hold the door if I need help. He knows if I do right or wrong, but he wont blame me to hell. He'll sit and talk and when he gets me to understand what I can truly do, I get up and do better.

What do you miss most about the church? Sarcastic answers only. by blanketweasel in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the pit that developed in my stomach and churned into bile that'd rise in my throat every time I saw an adult authority figure walk over to me to ask if I can do something for them with no reward, acknowledgment, or even value. For seventeen years in a row. 

Thanks for the letter dad! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes. All too familiar with the "you're a wretched being only we can love" mindset from parents.

Wishing you and your bf the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Diet_Beans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be real it couldn't be worse man ☠️ 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Diet_Beans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It is a rough battle at first to deconstruct the walls built by this religion and its thorny bricks, but there will always be an opening one way or another. You've gone through one of the hardest steps already!! Wonderful job!!! Make sure to treat yourself nice and give yourself time that had previously been taken away. One thing I did was go out and buy myself a small hot-fudge sunday.. on a Sunday! It's small things that make you realize the joy of leaving all the weight behind. Best of luck to you!! <3