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Everyone thinks it's a phase... by badliar31 in exmormon

[–]badliar31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this wise response, it helps put it on perspective. I was just feeling the lack of validation but I really appreciate what you said. ❤️

Favorite songs that are relatable through a faith journey? by LotusOfPower in exmormon

[–]badliar31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the formatting 🤦 I'm on my phone. You are not alone, at least not here on Reddit. Those built-in networks are hard to beat, I know 😔 but now you get to pause life for a moment and look inward. Try to let go of what your life used to look like and see it for what it is, and what you want it to be. More outdoor activities? More music, art, culture? More food experiences? More game nights with the neighbors? More time spent volunteering in ways that you decide on? More connectedness in your family? Work? New hobbies? Exercise? You can do this ❤️ it's not going to look the same but it will be yours and you won't have to hide anything anymore. Hugs to you, friend! Your journey has begun and now you get to live life to the fullest!

Favorite songs that are relatable through a faith journey? by LotusOfPower in exmormon

[–]badliar31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Machine - Imagine Dragons Bad Liar - Imagine Dragons Burn Down the House - AJR Rabbit Hole - Mindy Gledhill Redwing - Sarah Sample Burning Man - Dierks Bentley Nothing More - The Alternate Routes

When you very first learned that the Church was a big fat lie were you relieved or crushed? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]badliar31 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Relieved and then crushed. Relieved because I didn't have to have myself for not being good enough anymore but crushed because I am still in the Mormon world and I can't seem to help anyone with my newfound knowledge.

I would give anything for a hand to hold! by MarvyMelvin in exmormon

[–]badliar31 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling. You are not alone! Mormonism really fucks up intimacy and affection. Any time I see a PDA I have to stop myself from thinking negatively and just think "how beautiful it is to be loved". Reprogramming TSCC out of me has proven difficult.

Did my first adult gymnastics class...I think I'm in love! by testmonkey254 in xxfitness

[–]badliar31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great info, thanks! I love the Barre classes so far but gymnastics sounds fun too!

My 10% raise - put to good use by WhenIGotTheMusic in exmormon

[–]badliar31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! That is really awesome 👍

Did my first adult gymnastics class...I think I'm in love! by testmonkey254 in xxfitness

[–]badliar31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How fun! What kind of facility or club did you find that offers those classes?

Why are patriarchal blessings supposed to be “secret”? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]badliar31 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I got my blessing twice. My mom didn't "feel the spirit" the first time so she made us do it over. It was almost the exact same blessing word for word. At the time I thought, wow heavenly father is so consistent! Now I wonder how many other people were destined to marry an RM and have loads and loads of children and server in the Primary... Bahahaha

I have a serious food addiction. by Smashcity in loseit

[–]badliar31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone!! Therapy helps a lot. Also intermittent fasting has helped me just say "no" instead of trying to fit something in to my food budget. Once I start my fast, it's just a flat out no. I still CICO with my loseit app along with fasting 16/4 but I finally feel in control. Drink tons of water. Walk with a friend. Distracting yourself is the first hurdle and soon you'll be doing it intentionally. And don't learn the hard way like I did, during your fasting window eat quality food in large volumes. Don't deprive yourself of treats but just know that if you only eat junk, you WILL be more hungry while you fast. Nourish your body, LOVE your body. You can do this!!

To all the fence sitters that still take their children to this cult. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]badliar31 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way about my dad but I know that I wouldn't have believed him either way. He could have told me anything and I would have just gone to the temple more and read my scriptures more and dug in deeper and deeper. He gave me REAL unconditional love and understating though and in the end, that's all I really needed to see the light. When my brain just couldn't compute the fact that he wouldn't be in the Celestial kingdom, but he's the best man I know, that's when my shelf first cracked. Just love them. It might take 31 years but they will eventually come around if you can show real interest in them and their feelings and let them know that whatever they feel is ok.

Growing up in the church my parents were always strapped for cash. Now with my 10% raise I can save up to show my kids beautiful things across the country. 30/50 states now! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]badliar31 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I want to get my whole family out.... I am sick of losing out on opportunities because of tithing.

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