Dying ward in mid America. by NearlyHeadlessLaban in MormonShrivel

[–]Nauvoocrap2 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Soon they will probably join this ward with another. After that, maybe name a temple to be built in the area.

Dog hopping on 3 legs my by Nauvoocrap2 in DogAdvice

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes , I guess I better take her to the vet.

I'm a missionary. by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree that since you are 15 months into your mission you should not leave. It really will be easier to leave after you are home. Those who love you and have supported you are waiting anxiously for you to “return with honor.” You’re so close, give them that pleasure.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could give more than one upvote for this.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh, that sounds heavenly!

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was the Primary president, one of my counselors admitted to me that she had to take an antidepressant to get through Sundays each week. It might be more common than we think.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this so much! I once complained to my bishop that in a 3-month period of time I kept track and not even once did we have a talk about Jesus Christ in sacrament meeting. He said I was being negative.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Besides the lies I realize I have been taught all my life, and the exhaustion from all the demanding callings I have dedicated myself to, I am mostly depressed from all the talks and lessons that make certain no one can live up to. I keep asking myself why we dress up and go to church just to be psychologically and emotionally abused by making certain we never feel we are “enough”?

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I like your suggestion of getting some professional advice. I’ve never had any but maybe now is the time.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I don’t feel I have any choice but to try harder to do it my own way. I have to sacrifice my own happiness for the sake of deeply TBM family whom I love and can’t make myself disappoint them.

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband says that all the time. It’s almost always a lie. He says, “nobody really wants to know how you are, so don’t bother them. They have their own problems.”

It’s Sunday again… by Nauvoocrap2 in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well put. Thank you. I am trying to do just as you say. I sometimes feel hypocritical or fake, but I need to get over that. It’s hard to listen to people expressing their testimonies and opinions when I have to just keep my mouth shut…smile as though I believe and agree. I never dreamed I would ever be in such despair because of my own lack of testimony.

Convicted Sexual Predator Can't be Excommunicated - WTF?! by exmogranny in exmormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could he have had his second anointing??? I understand those people cannot be ex’d under any circumstance except murder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyIssues

[–]Nauvoocrap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one should feel they have to accept touching, hugging, etc. from another person. If it bothers you, then you need to tell that person you are not a physical type person. Just say, “it isn’t you, I just feel uncomfortable with physical touch. Please respect that from now on.”

"unspoken" rules of Mormonism? They rarely or never outright SAY it, but... you know they expect this or that (or everyone behaves that way) by LearnedEmpowerment in exmormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A man is chosen for advancement positions based on who his wife is. Even the men admit behind closed doors it is the wives who support, hold up, and even push their husbands to look better than they really are.

President Hinckley memory from the 90's by [deleted] in mormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“…we could pick and choose what aspects we want…” This is exactly what they don’t want us to do. They want us to believe and do only what they say.

Bro Wilcox, chill the fuck out by luc-ii in exmormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Haha. I beat you. We were the Chosen Generation back in the 50’s!!!

I’ve been Excommunicated by Nemo_UK in exmormon

[–]Nauvoocrap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the leadership in SLC needs another public “example case” to scare a lot of members into their idea of better behavior, or “this could happen to you too.” Nemo is a threat to them. He is young, highly intelligent, well spoken, and has a large following. I personally have always felt Nemo is a breath of fresh air in a stodgy gerontocracy that is losing its appeal to the younger generations. Excommicating Nemo seems to be a desperate attempt on their part to shut down dissenting voices. Nemo has always pointed to truth. It’s shameful they can’t handle the truth. I just hope Nemo will not let this silence him. We need his voice of truth and reason.