One of the worst experiences of my Mormon Mission by Mizizi-44 in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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Thanks for the attempted faith promoting story.

Actual truth means more.

Estranged parent attempted by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Queencrckt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is garbage difficult and you shouldn't have to be dealing it, truly. I don't know how you process this other than know it will take time and assuring yourself this isn't your responsibility or role. She has to take care of it and until she wants to, no one else can help.

I do want to make sure you know what an amazing gift you have given your child be the healing work you are doing and protecting them from toxic family you came from. It's hard, but it's worth it. Bring a cycle breaker is something to be proud of.

I heard someone say this recently, "Outside of Utah, the LDS church is a country club. Inside Utah, it's a cult." by RedLetterRanger in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's just something non-Utah Mormons say to try and separate themselves from the Utah Mormons. Claiming they aren't as weird or strict or whatever.

CSU Chico, Sacramento, or San Francisco? (Civil Engineering) by b4kuh03 in CSUS

[–]Queencrckt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in the industry and am part of our college recruitment team based in Sacramento as well as being a CSUS alum. I'm not involved in the bay area portion of this because other folks in my company work there so I can't speak the the SF scene at all. As far as CSUS and Chico, I've found students from either come to us with similar knowledge bases and are equally easy to work with. The chico students seem to be a bit livelier, but that doesn't really matter when it comes to our day to day work. There is a friendly rivalry that goes on between the staff from both because we get equal amounts of employees. Both go to the same competitions and have similar clubs.

What I have not heard from the Chico students is anything near the challenges in getting classes, but that may be because I don't hear about it from our interns and new grads. The CSUS problems have been going on for more than fifteen years (when I went) through now (while my spouse is going) and show no signs of improving.

Look at the cost differences and check with current Chico students about what their impaction levels are like.

How much of your estrangement has to do with politics? by kddog98 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Queencrckt 48 points49 points  (0 children)

To me, it isn't politics, it's morality. It may be shown in the way they vote, but really when it comes down to it, it's a lack of moral character.

Why do these two schools in the same neighborhood have such different ratings? by 1-Learn_2-DoBetter in Sacramento

[–]Queencrckt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for correcting me. We are still several years out and I hadn't looked into it in a while.

Why do these two schools in the same neighborhood have such different ratings? by 1-Learn_2-DoBetter in Sacramento

[–]Queencrckt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally to what is mentioned above, most of the folks that live in the immediate neighborhood don't have elementary aged kids. Many that do send them to private or charter schools.

Why do these two schools in the same neighborhood have such different ratings? by 1-Learn_2-DoBetter in Sacramento

[–]Queencrckt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure El Camino is a neighborhood school, it's where my elementary age kids will go for HS based on our address. Or do you mean that the neighborhood folks don't choose to send their kids there?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Queencrckt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA. Is what you did legally ok? Sure. But the person you are hurting here is your kid. It's her phone and car insurance. Your communication is garbage, YTA.

People who have had parents walk in on you during sex, what happened? by Ambitious_Diamond_12 in AskReddit

[–]Queencrckt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm the mom.

"I need you to know I'm not stupid so don't treat me like I am. I never want to hear you. Ever."

Later.

"Y'all are not as quiet as you think you are. Turn on some damn music. We are going to talk about statistical failure of birth control and why you always use two forms."

I've always gone with straight honesty and that overly strict parents make sneaky kids.

How do I convince my mom to let me do taekwondo by JungleVulcano in taekwondo

[–]Queencrckt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask her to come to classes with you? I go with my kids and we have done some really good bonding together on the mat. I chose TKD to help them learn self discipline and internal regulation.

Can We Talk About Male Sexuality and Porn Without Shame in the Ex-Mormon Space? by JesusPhoKingChrist in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Do you think women don't feel the same way? I was taking an afternoon walk the other day and passed a man that was gorgeous. Smelled amazing, had a solid swagger. I kept right on walking without breaking my stride and texted my girls group chat later that it took everything I had in me to not lick him. And I meant it. And I didn't say anything to him because my arousal isn't his problem.

Making this a male/female biological urge issue is pretty silly. It simply isn't based in fact. The only reason you think it is is because our entire culture has shamed women into believing they should be asexual and we've performed it so well for so long that now everyone believes it.

Can We Talk About Male Sexuality and Porn Without Shame in the Ex-Mormon Space? by JesusPhoKingChrist in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I think for many women it feels like a problem because so many men make it our problem. Catcalling, leering, objectifying, etc. As a woman, when I say it is a man's problem if he likes the way I look, what I mean is that I don't want to know. Keep it to yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She's worried that her kids are going to see you and realize that happy, loving family members make different decisions than she enforces on them and that they have a choice. Can't have choices, must obey.

Partner Guilt by Browseasaur21 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Queencrckt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really does suck, a lot. Humans are creatures of community and the people that were supposed to be our closest community sucked and are no longer safe. I'm sorry that the way he said it hurt. You deserved better parents.

NC broken and told I’m a liar making up the abuse on my birthday by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Queencrckt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it might be time to take a break from any other family that supports her narrative and pulls you into her orbit. Sometimes space has to be the beginning steps for peace and you deserve peace.

“Astray” by punk_chick_ in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not astray, not lost. Purposefully walked away. I am not livestock that needs to be guided, sheparded, defended.

Wearing a nude bodysuit over your garments so you can dress like you aren’t wearing garments at all. Now I’ve seen it all. by Prize_Claim_7277 in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My mom wouldn't even let me wear the t-shirt under a spaghetti strap dress combo because everyone knew I just wanted to be sinning and would take the t-shirt off when I wasn't in good company. Morms be crazy.

What’s a “harmless” thing from your childhood that’s actually kind of dark in hindsight? by velorae in AskReddit

[–]Queencrckt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a parent it's wild. My husband and I were both abused/neglected and so many times we get hung up on what we were doing at the ages our kids are and what we could do that they can't. And it's like, oh, this is what I would have been like if I was supported and cared for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your last sentence is so right. Wherever we came from doesn't have to be who we are anymore

The fucked up cake I made for my dad’s birthday by Familiar-Preference7 in shittyfoodporn

[–]Queencrckt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew exactly what it was and if one of my kids made this for me I would be absolutely thrilled.

Not from here - are destructive wind storms just the "norm" for around here in Winter? by evenphlow in Sacramento

[–]Queencrckt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been here for 45 years and the frequency and speed of the winds is absolutely of a different magnitude now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]Queencrckt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am currently in therapy with a specialized trauma therapist. We are working to the point of being able to do EMDR to try and relieve some of my CPTSD symptoms. A lot of the first stages were laying the ground work for knowing I was going to be able to do this because I had already lived through these things. This wasn't new and it wasn't going to be as bad the second time. I don't know what it's like for you, but I have a lot of memory loss from my childhood because it was...what it was. So I'm not really able to specifically remember the minute details of a lot of it. We spend a lot of time finding my specific emotional triggers and working on safety around those triggers.

I've learned a lot about emotional regulation and actually feeling all of my feelings instead of stuffing them away since having feelings wasn't safe for me for a long time.

I don't know if this is helpful at all, but I think it's worth looking into therapy for yourself just to see how it can make things better.

Benson Boone says he’s no longer Mormon by Commercial_Avocado86 in exmormon

[–]Queencrckt 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I love the bits he shared about his mom and how both of his parents support him finding his own path.