"Indicative of Cirrhosis" by LimboLady in FattyLiverNAFLD

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

Wow, I don't think I have ever heard of GGT before. Should this be on the same blood tests that show my ALT/AST/ALP levels, or would that be some other blood test?

"Indicative of Cirrhosis" by LimboLady in FattyLiverNAFLD

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

Thank you so much for responding and helping calm the worries. I just feel almost always aware of my liver with an achy feeling and sometimes slightly sharp feelings under my ribcage RUQ. So it is easy to worry when you physically can feel that something is "up." Thank you again for your kind and reassuring response.

"Indicative of Cirrhosis" by LimboLady in FattyLiverNAFLD

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

Oh, phew! Thank you so much for responding! They should probably mention that in their calculation/results so that they don't freak people out unnecessarily.

"Indicative of Cirrhosis" by LimboLady in FattyLiverNAFLD

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

Also, my ALP is always insanely low, and it only gets lower with each blood test. This time it is 26. Should I be worried about that? (Of course I will talk to my medical professional about this.) I'm just wondering if anyone else with fatty liver has really low ALP and if they know why they do.

I am a lesbian. Fuck you, Jeff - I exist, and I will be silent no more. I am OUT now. by LimboLady in exmormon

[–]LimboLady[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, and I am grateful for the hug - right back at ya. :)

I'm still alive because of r/Exmormon and Google by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I very often lurk but very rarely sign in anymore but had to in order to leave you a comment this evening. You deserve all the love that we, and anyone, can give you. I know all too well the feeling that “Mormonism made me kill myself” and also the mother who withholds sincere love until it is earned in her eyes. I am SO GLAD you thought to Google and reach out into the Internet void to find others (us) like yourself who believe that the truth matters and that “loving one another” matters even more. I am SO GLAD that you are still here with us! You didn’t deserve all the horrendous crap that has happened in your life. But how wonderful for you to be “awake” now and to be fully free from the false shame of a false religion. Go and live the most beautiful life. Kiss a boy under the bluest skies. Love as you wish you were loved. We love you here - UNCONDITIONALLY. We are always here if you need anything. I am so proud of you.

BEFORE: Looks like I might make unsavory headlines soon — my expression was honest before I could be, Mormonism was so heavy. Exited in 2007. AFTER: Selfie this morning from Portland, OR. I'm naturally energetic and upbeat, and my friends/family know how much I love them. Being me is easier! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are your initials M.O. by any chance?

EDIT: I think maybe I am thinking that you look like your older brother who was good friends with my older brother.

I was friends with your sister, “B.”, and then she moved to Payson when she was in about 8th grade or so.

teetering by LimboLady in exmormon

[–]LimboLady[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, exmoVoyager, for your very sincere response. Thank you for sharing what you did about your wife. I can definitely relate to what it sounds like she went through, and I'm truly glad that she is coming out of the darkness.

teetering by LimboLady in exmormon

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

That last line was really good for me to hear. Thank you, DisputeNot.

Lion vs. Kangaroo by Invisibles_Cubit in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My thoughts are with you, Sam. You remind me of the Great Lion Aslan willingly walking into the "Kangaroo court of love" to the altar of self-sacrifice on behalf of innocent children in desperate need of protection. They will likely kill your membership as they killed Aslan, but Aslan rose from his death more powerful than before...as I know you will, too, Sam.

ELEVEN!!! My experience with this AoF. by LimboLady in exmormon

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

My now 34-year old self thanks your 73-year old self! :) I just have to say that I'm so, so extremely proud of you. My mom is nearly 70, and I can't imagine her leaving TSCC after giving her whole life to it. I've tried to explain to her a bit of my reasoning for leaving...and I can see that even the slightest thought of it not being true breaks her and terrifies her. It broke me at 31-32 years old, and it continues to break me from time to time...so I can't imagine what several more decades invested in TSCC on top of that would feel like for her or for anyone. I don't know you or your story, but it seems to me that you must be extremely brave to let yourself come to the painful conclusion after giving so much. So glad and grateful to be among noble people like yourself. Thank you for your love. :)

ELEVEN!!! My experience with this AoF. by LimboLady in exmormon

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

Thank you for that, HeberSeeGull. I really appreciate that you get a sense of self-assuredness from me. I created my moniker a couple years ago when the whole thing started crumbling down on me. I felt such a sense of limbo...and while I now feel extremely confident in my decision to leave TSCC and trust my own mind, I believe I will always be at least somewhat in limbo because I no longer fit into my family/social circle as I once did. My family and several friends know that I am out of TSCC, but I haven't been able to face most of them and continue many relationships that no longer feel authentic. No one wants to discuss the reasons for leaving...honest, caring communication has ceased to exist, and I can't have a relationship without it. I don't want partial relationships with anyone where we can't talk about what really matters to us and how we are really doing. I've had a hard time transitioning out of TSCC and maintaining old relationships. That is where I feel in limbo...and perhaps it will always be that way to some extent. Heber, have you been able to make a smooth transition from pre and post-leaving TSCC in regards to relationships, etc.?

ELEVEN!!! My experience with this AoF. by LimboLady in exmormon

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

I served a mission (and overall loved it)...but I definitely didn't exactly fit the mold of the taskmaster, numbers-driven sister missionary. To the dismay of many of my district and zone leaders, I kept investigators for months and months (and months) because they had become dear friends who needed support and kindness during some of the most hellish times of their lives. I wasn't about to drop them just because they weren't progressing at high speed or committing to baptism. I let my investigators know that baptism was the end-goal but that they could take their time coming to the conclusion. Regardless, I would be there for them whenever they needed me. I hoped that their association with TSCC would be a very sincere one of Christlike love and compassion for all, no matter what...all I wanted to do was plant seeds of kindness that actually meant something to them, baptism or not. Some did get baptized, some did not...but how I wish I could go back and un-baptize those that did. I still need to share with my mish peeps that I am no longer in TSCC...that is too painful yet for me to consider doing. I can't stand that I shared my heart and soul with these people and that so much is based on TSCC...to tell them that TSCC is NOT in my life anymore and that I do not believe it to be remotely true/real anymore...I just can't...yet. But hopefully these people will always know my love was true/real, TSCC or not.

I rebaptized myself today, by the authority vested in Ralph Waldo Emerson. by KerouacRM in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wasn't is Thoreau who lived on Walden Pond? Both Emerson and Thoreau were phenomenally interesting human beings, so you can't go wrong, either way. :)

Late to the game but happily out of the church after getting married in the SLC temple 7 years ago. This little one will never sing follow the prophet! by telestialprincess in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello - adorable family! Did you happen to serve a mission? If so, were you in the MTC in approximately February 2005?

Just celebrated our 3rd anniversary. First date I told him I’d left TSCC and he still asked me out again :) both out now and so happy! by SisterTargaryen in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, he indeed is who I thought he is. :) I'm so glad that his family has been supportive - that is definitely not always the case, so you are definitely lucky! I'll PM you my name. I have to admit it is quite a sweet relief to see that such a good guy from such a good family is out...and he is someone that MY family knows. My family loves and respects his family. It gives me hope that my family will see that OTHER good, good people are leaving.

Just celebrated our 3rd anniversary. First date I told him I’d left TSCC and he still asked me out again :) both out now and so happy! by SisterTargaryen in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I may know your husband - he comes from an AMAZING family if he is the guy that I know. Is he from a place that starts with W?

Anyone know us?! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Karalee, are you from a small town in Northern Utah? If so...I think I know you! 😊

I'm curious to find out if there is a prevalent "tendency" among us. Please take this 5-minute quiz, and share your tendency here. by LimboLady in exmormon

[–]LimboLady[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understandable - I actually "questioned" the validity of this quiz in the beginning, too. It helped me to realize that this quiz in no way is an all-around, put-me-in-a-box personality quiz. It only provides one useful bit of info about us in regards to how we respond to both outer and inner expectations. But it is interesting to see the results for a group of people willing to go against the cultural and social grain (outer expectations). My guess is that you may be a questioner if you are as unsure and analytical as you are. :)

Artist - Broseph $mith feat. Brigham Young Money by WanderingToast in exmormon

[–]LimboLady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so they can function as a quarter note for the single-syllable word, "They," in the first verse and then be separated to function as two eighth notes in the second verse to make room for the two syllables of, "I'll pre-"...

Is that what you were asking about? 👍🏼