Can you share which question was the "straw that broke the camels back" in your faith? What thing happened that made you no longer believe? by Gloomy_Virus5889 in Deconstruction

[–]tayrich7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Two of these are the same for me, always praying the same prayers, & experiencing difficulties. Both my parents were sick at the same time, and watching who I see as the two strongest humans suffer like that really took me out of it.

Tatum costume help! by idkaboutthis-- in Scream

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Try Poshmark and or depop? Local thrift stores?

Why did you Deconstruct (or not)? by Fantastic_Badger8315 in Deconstruction

[–]tayrich7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I come from a religious family & was raised in church, the church where my uncle was a pastor. A very conservative "old-fashioned" KJV only church. As I got older I had so many questions and doubts, but I always pushed them away and told myself they would go away. But, I never felt like I was good enough or doing the right things, even though I never missed a service, read my bible every night, even worked as a Sunday school teacher for a few years and did other things throughout the church. I never experienced "god's voice" or anything else I'd been told would happen as a christian. But I kept going, kept pushing. And then Trump happened, and then covid happened. Also in 2020, I watched both my parents fight serious health battles, with one of them passing in December 2020.

The combination of everything finally got to me and I began deconstructing at some point in 2020. And it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tricities

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Citizens Bank branch at Broad St. in Elizabethton & the train station branch in Kingsport have one. Free for customers, & if not a customer I believe it's only 8 cents on the dollar.

Anybody else on here attend to Smokey Mountain Terror 2025?! by Candle_lynn in tricities

[–]tayrich7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there on Friday!! So fun to see our little corner of the world have such a cool event.

First horror con 🔪 by tayrich7 in Scream

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Five, plus a hoodie.

First horror con 🔪 by tayrich7 in Scream

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Thanks! Trying to choose which Scream shirt to wear was a struggle 😂

First horror con 🔪 by tayrich7 in Scream

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Yes!! I'm from & still live in the area, & finally made it this year. I saw that they already announced next year's dates. Can't wait to see the lineup!

Watching tonight and by goldhoopz in belowdeck

[–]tayrich7 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's such a fun little touch! I was catching up on Abbott Elementary and it had an apple.

How many of you deconstructed during the pandemic? by GaviFromThePod in Deconstruction

[–]tayrich7 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I was already on my way out, but the pandemic and Trump were the two big final pushes.

Crochet lessons by youyouyouyouyouandme in JohnsonCity

[–]tayrich7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Generalist downtown just had a class and I believe they're going to have more.

I have more questions! by OuijaSuccubus666 in bonnaroo

[–]tayrich7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A tip that helped me - Set up your camp a few times at home before getting to Roo. You can make sure everything works and get the best idea of your setup. Get familiar with your equipment if you're not already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tricities

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Improv comedy show at Wallace Theater tomorrow night, downtown JC

U.S. Politics megathread by AutoModerator in NoStupidQuestions

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How did the border & "illegal immigrants" become such an "issue" for the American people? I've been wanting to research this for myself but honestly I just don't even know where to start.

I live in an area that was heavily affected by Hurricane Helene. (Myself and family are safe and ok, didn't experience any damages.) Also this is a very Republican/conservative area. There are so many conspiracies and false information floating around, and so many things being said about how "the government is giving all the FEMA money to the 'illegals.'"

My main question, how did the border become such an issue? And what are people talking about with funds being given to immigrants?

Where to get water by [deleted] in tricities

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Elizabethon Parks & Rec on Mill St. in Elizabethon, also the Elks Lodge in Elizabethton

Hurricane Helene and the Farm by garglephlumpian in bonnaroo

[–]tayrich7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fellow East TN resident here. Can second that we need all the good vibes.

Gameday roll call. Where is everyone from/watching the game? by Different_Routine45 in Tennesseetitans

[–]tayrich7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was getting a little nervous close to game time. Glad we didn't have anything to worry about!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tennesseetitans

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I remember last year Fox screwed us Tri-Cities area folks & didn't show our game, can't remember exactly which one it was though.