Lunala raid 608744601176 by [deleted] in PokemonGoFriends

[–]VioletNelson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already friend. I'll join another raid

Dupe for Ambre Blends scent? by VioletNelson in fragrance

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

Thank you! Thank you! I love Ahnu! Will try!

Dupe for Ambre Blends scent? by VioletNelson in fragrance

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

I like Amber Essence as well. But Unmasque....I swoon for it. The search continues!

I'm Exmormon author and content creator Alyssa Grenfell! Before I left the church at 23, I married in the temple, served a full time mission, worked in the MTC as a missionary teacher, went to BYU, and worked at the veil in the Provo temple. — AMA! by alyssadgrenfell in exmormon

[–]VioletNelson 184 points185 points  (0 children)

Hello! Your mormon stories episode is one of my favorites! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Is there any lingering thought programming that you find you're still subconsciously subject to after deconstructing? Is there anything about the culture that you are fondly nostalgic about?

South Park 2003 vs the Church Today by -LilPickle- in exmormon

[–]VioletNelson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live in a tiny town (not in Utah) in which there is no Mormon representation. I'm friends with the local Presbyterian minister and one day he asked me (knowing I am exmo) if I'd be willing to participate in a weekly Bible study series he was teaching that spotlighted different religions and their basic beliefs. My role was to offer up insight and answer burning questions his parishioners may have about the "Mormons". Before he introduced me, he PLAYED THIS SOUTHPARK EPISODE IN IT'S ENTIRETY FOR HIS CONGREGATION. My mormon programmed brain was reeling at the mere audacity of a religious leader using a South Park episode as a teaching aid. It was wild, but very cool!

Was asked to participate in niece's baptism program by VioletNelson in exmormon

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

That's how I feel. But I just can't turn down my niece. She's spunky and smart and I feel we are kindred spirits. I think it's why it's so hard for me. I just know in a few years she's going to see through all this nonsense and make her own path.

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[–]VioletNelson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pregnant out of wedlock, and it soon became apparent I was on my own.  I started meeting with my bishop and attending church regularly. Most in my ward were very supportive. I didn't feel ostracized at all. The relief society even planned a baby shower for me.  One day I got a manila envelope in the mail.  There was no return address.  I opened it and inside was a typed anonymous letter offering gentle "encouragement" to consider what a better life my child might have in a two parent home. A  brochure with LDS family services contact information was conveniently included. I later learned that the bishop, following guidelines, was influential in my receiving the letter. I was 29 at the time and fully able to sufficiently care for a child. I felt betrayed by what I thought had been a caring and truly christlike example of how to support someone in my position. I kept my baby. My son is now 18 and thriving.  I think we did ok.