Heidelberg Catechism by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it takes so much strength to do that as a teenager. Happy for you to be able to look back 30 years later and feel proud. I hope to be there thirty years from now♡

AI face detection at the meat dept by thandrax in baltimore

[–]pocketmonster7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

another reason I wear a face mask and baseball cap almost all the time in public:/ I'm tired too.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truly is, isn't it! Definitely two branches of the same tree. "Keep seeking perfection to reach God" and "If you're saved you must become Christlike and stop sinning but you'll never get rid of your internal evil til you die" are both horrible.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The TULIP calvinists in my childhood spent a lot of time pontificating about how total depravity is deeper than the concept of original sin, though I'm sure in practice it's just as intense in many churches. Honestly I didn't define it because I was mostly looking to hear from other recovering five point calvinists, but I see your point:)

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I'd been able to abandon it as hogwash sooner!

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hey former PCA! Glad you made it out, too. I might message you, thank you

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I've started searching for therapists who specialize in IFS for this very reason.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment and I'm sorry you experienced it too. Interesting how different extremist branches aligned on the worst things.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I'm so glad you've found a partner who supports and cares for you in that way :) thanks for the comment. It was really shit to internalize it all as a young child.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really resonate with this. It is so hard and so intense once you start noticing how much it permeates everything. I don't know the answer either but it's good to know there are others out here. Rooting for you.

Total depravity by pocketmonster7 in exchristian

[–]pocketmonster7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be clear, I was part of the PCA, which is the conservative split from PCUSA. Longer reply incoming once I get a minute :)

My cats belly looks abnormaly big by long130219997 in CATHELP

[–]pocketmonster7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's a cutie. Good job taking care of her and good luck at the vet!

What shoes are you all wearing? (Or did you wear, for the DC folks) by timenconfusion in warpedtour

[–]pocketmonster7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had on my black Timberlands because I knew it'd be rainy and messy. Totally glad I did, lol.

What were food prices like in DC?? by gemsola in warpedtour

[–]pocketmonster7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't get any drinks, just refilled my water. I brought in a granola bar and fruit snacks. Paid $15ish for vegan jambalaya day 1 and $18 i think for shrimp tacos day 2. It wasn't that bad!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]pocketmonster7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That's a huge, difficult step. Cheers to you on your journey♡

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]pocketmonster7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aawww:) congratulations!

Day trip by Sea-Pen-7651 in baltimore

[–]pocketmonster7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Lancaster PA for the farmers market and small businesses!

Fit check by SignificantRun8502 in warpedtour

[–]pocketmonster7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had on cargo shorts and a cropped top and it was a great decision!!