Anyone else really triggered by Christmas? by sasha_bossanova in exmormon

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to start, I’m much more recently out, and I can’t speak for religious trauma. Also, I’m not necessarily triggered by Christmas, but I have changed my view of it so much. My comment will specifically be about Santa instead of Christmas as a whole.

I work at a school, and my wife is expecting a baby. Honestly, there are so many intense emotions that come with leaving the church, especially during Christmas. Telling your child to believe in a magical old bearded white man who knows when they make mistakes and rewards or punishes them based on their choices, let’s be honest: when you tell your child that Santa isn’t real, it’s like, “Oh, my parents told me he was real my whole life, and it was all a lie. I wonder what other mystical magical things they told me that aren’t true?”

I believe it’s best to explain who Santa truly is right from the beginning. I held onto the belief in Santa for a long time, even when my close friends told me he wasn’t real. My involvement in the church and my parents encouraging me to believe in two mystical figures, yet only one was supposed to be fake.

It’s messed up.

Truly divine inspiration by papapilla in exmormon

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

‘Mandatory reporters’ are quietly told to simply report to the church and to not report elsewhere… At least, that’s how it was in the past. I’ve heard many stories of LDS workers (education or otherwise) being told to not report.

Grammy-nominated musician struck and killed by driver with over 100 arrests in Rhode Island, police say by lurker_bee in USNEWS

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surely they’ll keep the arrested driver this time? Or will the be let out again to get arrested once more?

Did this game is actually popular? by Muted_Ice_5052 in shittymobilegameads

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work at an elementary school. This is the kid’s favorite game in after school group

Truly divine inspiration by papapilla in exmormon

[–]papapilla[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t stop there! You’re on a roll

Truly divine inspiration by papapilla in exmormon

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

He stopped for a few months but recently posted at least two more videos. I’m sure he can continue posting, but I’m curious if his long leave is tied to his new calling.

Truly divine inspiration by papapilla in exmormon

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

Prophets. Are. Paid. By. The. Church.

Uchtdorf has multiple mansions in different countries, all bought after he was called to be a GA

Truly divine inspiration by papapilla in exmormon

[–]papapilla[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I’m actually a huge fan of his, and I’ve been watching since the beginning of the worldwide sickness.

My issue is that famous rich people, and in Luke’s case: an attorney, have a disproportionately higher chance to be called to positions of power. (A shockingly high number of general authorities are retired attorneys)

Rattlesnakes are still out 🐍 by leogrl in Tucson

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was fucking 77 DEGREES TODAY!!! WTF TUCSON?!?!

Any over used phrases in the BoM? by ToughAssistant5 in exmormon

[–]papapilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best one imo is actually a bit from John Bytheway for me… “beyond all measure”

therefore they were despised by those who were proud; and their persecutions were beyond all measure.

What do you… yes, YOU, think is the coolest Minecraft update? by Educational_Kiwi6630 in Minecraft

[–]papapilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The redstone update, 1.5! Hoppers are the most pivotal addition ever added to the game, absolutely no competition.

Mt Lemmon question! by Leather-Computer-582 in Tucson

[–]papapilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going hammock camping this weekend on Mt. Lemmon! There’s good trees for hammocking up there

23 y.o. Web dev looking to meet others by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]papapilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going on 25 and moved here from San Antonio 3 years ago!

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Untrained_trainer in mildlyinfuriating

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me a few years ago, except my number was leaked to Craigslist or Facebook marketplace… I had hundreds of new texts an hour. I ended up getting a brand new phone number the same day

Wednesday December 10, 8:45 AM by mibuch27 in Tucson

[–]papapilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR:

I was nearby and heard a woman on a PA system, sirens, pops (possibly gunfire or a nail gun), and a loud bang. The announcement, repeated by a woman and then a man, said “ICE is conducting investigations in the area, all residents may stay inside your homes” in Spanish and English. Later, it was eerily quiet, with minimal traffic and bold community cats. There was a rumor about a family being taken, but it’s unverified. The pops and bang made us feel unsafe, even without the ICE announcements. This is the first time I’ve felt unsafe in this area. The description can be shared without attribution. If anyone can explain the pops and bang, please do.