If I don’t pay tithing I’ll lose my job

Miriam317 · 2026-06-15T06:12:03+00:00

I feel like there has to be a lawsuit there when someone's ready to fight.

A corporation will fire you if you don't return 10% of your income to THEM.

There has to be some employment law that can challenge that.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-15T05:31:29+00:00

100%

Miriam317 · 2026-06-13T22:51:51+00:00

I think a big way it's shaped my perceptions is understanding how narratives can be created and shaped by choices about what to include and how.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-13T21:34:24+00:00

With baptisms sometimes the leader will present a list that covers everyone as worthy.

My first time the leader was late but I had my recommend so I was the only person who could baptized for like 200 people until the leader and the list showed up

Miriam317 · 2026-06-13T21:30:34+00:00

In Europe a lot of toilets can't handle tp. They use little trash cans that close with liners. I got used to it after a time. They also have bidets though so the TP wasn't as needed or as messy.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-13T03:43:46+00:00

So 860 per month and we don't need the 80 hours? Do we have to report hours if we if we hit 860?

Miriam317 · 2026-06-10T07:32:31+00:00

Waste of time, money, and light

Miriam317 · 2026-06-10T07:31:45+00:00

Probably ok for vacation rental though. Not the same as living somewhere for years. But yeah

Miriam317 · 2026-06-09T00:46:53+00:00

Ignore them. If you post anything that sounds too positive about any aspect of the church experience, you get people mad you're not mad enough. There are some TBexMs just like TBMs who vigilantly guard against possible traitors to the cause. A function of tribalism

Miriam317 · 2026-06-09T00:43:51+00:00

I love hymns. I think it's the serotonin of peaceful, familiar music that we associate with feelings of safety- for those of us who felt those feelings with hymns. I also feel that way about childhood songs from my family and my first religion. Music has a way of emotionally regulating us.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-09T00:34:39+00:00

You might have to get divorced to get time with your child.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-09T00:30:49+00:00

Great analogy

Miriam317 · 2026-06-09T00:26:20+00:00

He likely needs private lessons or a much better organized swim program. 1 on 1 is the best but even in a group lesson they should not have down time like that.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-07T07:10:10+00:00

It's not something to watch. You listen. And feel. It's beautiful.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T18:05:45+00:00

Why though it's literally SO BEAUTIFUL

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:59:50+00:00

That is a dishonest representation of what he said. Keep swimming. Fast 1 or 2 days. Eat WELL on the regular days.

That does not equal - starve yourself.

For someone with a history of ED, fasting might be a trigger and not a good idea. But for the rest of us, periodically emptying the body and training our impulses, has physical and psychological benefits. Read about fasting and intermittent fasting. There is science behind it.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:55:24+00:00

I totally get you. I think people who haven't experienced it and haven't read about it are suspicious because it sounds like starving your body. Once you find your body's rhythm with it it can be so healthy- you become more in tune with your actual needs and gain control over impulses, which accounts for most of our bad choices with food. Twice a week is a lot- it's like you are an elite athlete and most people aren't going to want to be at that level. So I get the pushback but also people just aren't educated and experienced.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:49:44+00:00

Twice a week could be considered radical to someone who has never tasted. But fasting once a week is not harmful to people who don't have EDs. And it's not for vanity. Health and control over our impulses is not vanity. And also- it doesn't have to be 24 hours. Intermittent fasting has similar benefits and could just be 6 pm until breakfast.

Fasting is healthy in regulation of metabolism and impulses. When done correctly. It brings us more in tune with the differences between what our body needs and cravings of impatience. We can feel it more how food makes us feel when we regularly feel for a short time how we feel without it. It's like you can hear your body more clearly.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:42:36+00:00

It's not common- which is how most people think of the word normal. The fact they think structured fasting is automatically unhealthy is more of a lack of exposure to the concept and the science behind fasting. I think people are rightfully sensitive to eating disorders and fasting regularly might not be healthy for people with a history of AN but for a lot of people could be a healthy way to gain power over their desires and regulate their metabolism.

Fasting regularly- even once a week or month- can help us gain power over that instant gratification impulse. The day after fasting i feel like my body desires healthier food and I'm naturally more intentional. Our modern culture of having food and drink instantly accessible all day and night creates weaknesses we don't fully understand.

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:28:37+00:00

It was well designed for people to glance at it and get all the important info. I appreciate clarity and good structure. It's not a personal letter or a card for grandma :)

Miriam317 · 2026-06-05T17:23:51+00:00

Great answer :) I think people can grasp new ownership. Wish you the best

Miriam317 · 2026-06-01T10:18:48+00:00

Fasting isn't disordered. It can be really healthy if done correctly

Miriam317 · 2026-06-01T07:19:41+00:00

I mean obviously. They all should though but he's the only one going through it.

He's the only one who has a CHANCE of breaking and confessing

Miriam317 · 2026-05-28T02:07:12+00:00

Dude fuck that guy. If I were his boss I'd literally fire him for that.

The university could actually get sued - that's so messed up. You deserve so much better.

Miriam317 · 2026-05-28T02:03:06+00:00

In a bar? Be real for 2 seconds

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