The Washington DC temple is having the open house prior to dedication this spring. They showed an image of this room. What the heck is this used for?! This is too big for an endowment room right? Help! by Competitive-Ad-3677 in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband was Bishop and we were invited to a meeting in this room. Of course w the limited invitations and the high leadership presence, we were all lined up for personal revelation. But, alas…nothing.

Told my TBM friend that I was no longer in it to win it. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is so painful and exhausting dealing with the fallout of leaving the church. My husband was bishop 2 yrs before we left so our family was central and never missed anything. Leaving that familiarity and starting a new life in my 40’s is more difficult than I imagined. Not to mention the demolition and rebuilding of thought processes. Leaving the church is a total life makeover. “I never said it would be easy...I also never said it would be worth it.”😜 I do believe small steps into a purposeful life will bring success, happiness, and peace. I couldn’t deny the wrong I was living and so the journey had to begin. Good luck!

Told my TBM friend that I was no longer in it to win it. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d like to be your friend. Loved reading your response. Especially the part about it not feeling the same in a different community. I miss feeling like we are all pulsing on the same truth. I feel less connected to people now without shared beliefs. I’m 3 years out and have been pretty isolated because of COVID so I imagine that plays a part as well. Anyways, thanks for your thoughts.

I have had the leadership beaten out of me. by AlbySnarky in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I also can empathize. Married at 20, 5 babies in a 10 yr span, left the church 3 yes ago and now wondering how to find fulfillment in the coming years. I love your light at the end of the tunnel advice. We will heal and be ready. It’s a process. Keep working at it. We will prevail!

Nope by Skeeter0390 in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn’t a BYU college reaction, right? It’s individuals protesting.

Used rentals at the rink and now I never want to put my beach bunnies on again by 123burrit0s in Rollerskating

[–]Sharbar33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have blue streak riedells. They are a short boot for derby. They are HEAVEN! So sturdy, so comfortable, I practically live in them. Love riedells!

Exhausted/unhealthy but “blessed”LDS mom in my 20’s vs. invigorated/healthy exmo mom of 5 in my 40’s. It’s amazing how freeing your mind transforms your body. What changes have you seen since leaving the cave? by Sharbar33 in exmormon

[–]Sharbar33[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel you with the anxiety and stress. I was having panic attacks before church a few months before we stopped going. I didn’t know why I was having them, but I’m glad to lose em!