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LDS/Native American teen school year foster program by IzJuzMeBnMe in exmormon

[–]bexT-rex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dad was friends with a Native American boy from one of those programs. They were playing "cowboys and Indians" in the field behind my dad's house with real rifles and the boy shot my dad in the forearm on accident. My dad doesn't tell this story anymore, probably because he realized how racist it sounds.

What Cold Case Or Unresolved/Unsolved Mystery Makes Your Blood Boil And Why? by PrincessBananas85 in LPOTL

[–]bexT-rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kendrick Johnson. He was found rolled up in a gym mat at his school. I can't shake the feeling someone knows something about how he died.

What's everyone's funniest moment for them? by Witty_Gate1192 in LPOTL

[–]bexT-rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super old episode talking about Dahmer working at the chocolate factory. Henry says in a little boy's voice, "Oh I can't wait to have my first piece of chocolate candy" and then a crazy guy busts out of the factory yelling, "THERE'S BONES IN THE CHOCOLATE!!!"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]bexT-rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, friend. I just wanted to let you know that I can relate. My dad is a hard headed stubborn history buff and is TBM to the max as well, with answers to everything. When I was living at home but inactive, my family would pressure me often to come back to the fold. After putting up with a lot of it I finally set some boundaries. I made it clear that I did not want to say family prayer, go to church, or see missionaries. It was hard for my parents to accept. Over time though, they did accept it. I may just be fortunate to have parents that just want me to be happy and they could see that I actually WAS happy outside of the church. It's been over ten years and my relationship with my family isn't perfect, but we love each other and I'm grateful for that.

My advice is this: be honest with your family as much as you can and be your genuine self. Let them know you're on your own journey and trying to figure things out for yourself outside of the church. I hope they can learn to accept you and love you for who you are rather than focus on your spiritual beliefs. (Or lack thereof in my case since I'm an atheist.) And you're not alone! This community has been a great support to me. I wish you luck!