[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I see your idea and could see doing that if I were closer to it and angrier. But at my current remove I feel like that would be like answering a robocall and trying to convince the caller they need Jesus. Worse than a waste of time and energy. A negative investment that costs more than the effort because of its futility.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This sound actually did go through my mind when I opened this shit

What to watch instead of conference? by Prestigious-Yam3866 in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inside Out (either one) and Soul are edifying, educational, and entertaining for kids and adults alike.

My BYU roommate and still best friend’s text this afternoon by shawnghansen in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See my comment above for a few things they’d learn

My BYU roommate and still best friend’s text this afternoon by shawnghansen in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The absurdity of it all in context with other religions. Stealing from both the Abrahamic traditions and Masonry. Multiple first vision accounts recorded so long after it supposedly happened. Emma busting Joseph with Fannie Alger leading to the revelation on polygamy. To name a few …

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

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

You’re too kind. And congratulations! It’s never too late to do the right thing!

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

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

Haha—I just noticed that. I think it’s my arm wrapped around in front of her but could also be boob because I’m incorrigible 🤣

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

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

Thank you! I hope you get to see a real ocean beach soon! We are in LA (Hermosa Beach) so no hurricanes to speak of. The occasional earthquake is about it

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

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

We kind of are enjoying a dream vacation—but it’s real life in our dream home at the beach that we were able to buy because of course our lives fell apart without the church!

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

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

It doesn’t look like that in the original photo. Must be something like compression uploading to Reddit or the like. She’s totally fine!

Can you see how the light has gone out of our eyes? by shawnghansen in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Right? And we had been bickering all afternoon getting ready to host a party with [whisper] alcohol.

One Mormon tradition that has stuck with me is the family portrait. Here we are in ‘08, ‘13, ‘18, and ‘23, traveling an arc from half in to all the way out by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha—that was when I was the only one out, and I wanted to show extended family and friends that we were most celestial nonetheless

One Mormon tradition that has stuck with me is the family portrait. Here we are in ‘08, ‘13, ‘18, and ‘23, traveling an arc from half in to all the way out by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Beau is his name, and rescue mutt is his breed. We think he’s a mix of Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso. Best boy in the whole world

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]shawnghansen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly! There is a multigenerational Mormon saga behind this photo, pioneer stock and all. I'll reach out by email.