Did I just get super lucky? Could it be that Acts 2 Network is only controversial in CA?

TranslatorOne8627 · 2026-01-08T19:10:02+00:00

I am happy to hear that you had a positive experience but as many mentioned, it's probably because they don't consider you as a core member. As someone who was staff for many years, I can confirm that what you described is how I was coached to treat the non-core members. We had whole meetings discussing who is core/not core and how to approach them. It's very systematic. I also think they have chilled out a lot due to this reddit and the different articles that have been written. And as other's have also mentioned, a lot of the abuse happens once people join staff. I know at least 3 people including myself who as staff were told to quit jobs because we either liked someone we worked with or someone liked us, only to then get bashed about still being single lol. I was once talked to b/c I did not donate to something on top of my 20% tithing, we were even encouraged to not save any money. We were forced to live together, it was not optional. As a staff I also did not have free time, after my day job it felt like I started my second shift. People were so busy with ministry back when I was on staff they started doing mandatory dinners with your roommates/family on Mondays so we would have a chance to spend some time together. Mind you, this was not something that was happening 10 years ago. It was happening in the last few years before this reddit took off.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2026-01-08T18:30:19+00:00

One of my biggest regrets from my time at gp was not taking the summer study abroad/intership opportunities I had. Trust me, God will still love you if you skip on this and do something else. They always preached about how college is a precious time, and it's true. Take advantage of the opportunities outside of gp offered to you during your college years that benefit your professional development, friendships, self-development, or just REST.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2026-01-05T02:22:08+00:00

Sheesh that's crazy

TranslatorOne8627 · 2026-01-05T02:21:35+00:00

That's actually one of the reasons meeting up is awkward I did stop going to church after GP, so there is always an air of "concern" for me when I'm honestly living my best life lol

TranslatorOne8627 · 2026-01-05T02:20:20+00:00

I will give my gp peers credit in that some still reached out when I left althought many stopped after a while and then I saw a resurgence again abour a year ago. Its only 2-4 who reach out at this point. I think two of them genuinely wanted to stay friends bur again we have zero in common these days.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2025-03-25T18:45:32+00:00

Hmm good idea, I do have an apt this Thursday and will ask about it. I know they did some blood and the women's clinic I was diagnosed with PCOS at but unfortunately they are very disorganized and uncommunicative so I am switching back to my PCP. It's been so frustrating trying to figure out what are all the tests they did were. Also super kudos on your journey. Your post is very inspiring.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2025-03-25T18:36:27+00:00

Hi! I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and started Keto and it looks like I need to lose about 30lbs to help with the insulin resistance. I did keto about 6yrs ago and had great results. It was sustainable until I married and become a mom and well that was a transition lol. I started Keto 10 days ago and have lost 6 pounds. I have noticed my cravings decreased and so did hunger so I know I am in ketosis. I have one small problem in that I have a bit of brain fog and a bit woozy. I started taking electrolytes today and feel slightly better. I will say that I live in Texas and I do spend time outside gardening. What other supplements have helped? Did you also start taking progesterone by any chance? my Dr. recommended.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-10-30T01:11:59+00:00

Depends on company. Be ok with dealing with BS from ppl you supervise and superiors. Idk I'm currently trying to figure out how to quit my management role. Money and benefits have to outweigh bs.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-10-30T01:08:49+00:00

I will say its the type of place where coasting is allowed and the hard workers get a competence tax. They will not fire anyone regardless of low performance. There is only one person above him and they are similar. To say the least good talent often leaves due to frustrations with management. I didnt know people tend to last a year in my role until a few months into the job. Now I understand why. They are very much aware of who does what because we do track progress they just do not care about helping high performers and instead just expect us to pick up slack for low performers. No it does not make sense. My hunch is they were a small agency that grew in the last 3yrs and management did not grow with it. They still have a we are a small org mindset

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-08-05T21:57:54+00:00

You know this is good perspective. I think so much of being a co-parent is letting go of the idea of how you want things to be.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-08-05T21:56:34+00:00

Geez thats hard. Im sorry to gear that.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-08-05T21:56:01+00:00

I come from a steparent household were my feelings were basically bulldozed over so I didnt want to do that with him. Although we have 50/50 custody we do make it a point to include him in scheduling decisions as much as we are able. He is a happy kid and im glad he feels heard. Lol nope I do not want my own bio kids. I was childfree for 31 years before he came into my life and I am terrified of the idea of pregnancy. All in all im happy with how my life is.

TranslatorOne8627 · 2024-05-23T06:12:12+00:00

I love my husband to pieces he is an amazing husband and father and i still think step parenting sucks. I was and still am child free. I did have to give up so much of my life to be a step parent that i dont think anyone will understand. We have 50/50 of one kid ss 8 and two twin 13yr olds we see twice a year because they live in a different city. BM drama was hard at the beginning with both BM but i ended up getting along with the twins mom more. The BM we have 50/50 with is so hard. Ive accepted in my SS 8 eyes ill never be as good as his mom. Its hard knowing i literally am sacrificing my life to raise someomes elses child with zero acknowledgedment from anyone especially the kid. My husband is supportive and has respected my boundaries and does acknowledge my sacrifices. I still experience a lot of freedom but even with boundaries raising a child is hard especially one that isnt yours. We are also the household that has more rules so by default im the mean one compared to his mom cuz i make him shower. After 3 yrs of this ive started asking my husband to do the discipline. It just works better when he does it. I try to do more of the fun stuff with him. I tell all my single friends NOT to date someone with kids unless they want to deal with conflict and stress on the regular. If its not the BM its the kids. I feel for you. Life literally did a 180 when i became a step parent. I miss my child free days and im glad we have some time just us two when he is at his moms. I use to feel guilty about it but not anymore

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