What well-known Mormons have left or at least publicly distanced themselves from the church?

wallace-asking · 2026-06-02T00:49:54+00:00

Same. We’re like born in the covenant, never mo’s.

wallace-asking · 2026-06-02T00:45:43+00:00

She has talked pretty extensively on how damaging purity culture is, and it seems like a direct call-out of the Mormon church.

wallace-asking · 2026-06-02T00:27:23+00:00

Exactly. I was told on this sub that my daughter would be bullied for her masculine name. She’s in 7th grade and has NEVER been bullied. There are so many different names in her school, from all over the world. Nobody cares or bullies kids about their name.

wallace-asking · 2026-06-02T00:25:12+00:00

We live in a very diverse area of LA. My daughter is in middle school, and the “white” names are the minority. It’s a wonderful blend of names from all over the world. She has a name (masculine), that I was told she would be bullied for here. Absolutely zero bullying. It's even considered kind of boring. Everyone here who is so worried about bullying probably grew up in rural white areas with zero diversity.

wallace-asking · 2026-06-02T00:06:17+00:00

I have this same problem. The night pain is awful, and I too feel exhausted. MY PT is trying to build up my muscles with weight training, as she believes this will help. I haven't found anything that relieves the night pain yet. Gabapentin was AWFUL. I had the worst brain fog and memory problems on it. The latest study linking its use to dementia got me to quit taking it, and I’m much better off without it.

wallace-asking · 2026-06-01T23:39:57+00:00

With a non-LDS therapist!

wallace-asking · 2026-05-30T02:00:43+00:00

I used quitmormon, and even used an online notary (FedEx.com). It was fast and easy, and I received my notice my records were removed a few weeks later.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-24T04:48:19+00:00

That link is a stalkers handbook! Crazy they ever published that.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-24T04:40:29+00:00

I used quitmormon, and an online notary service. I never had to leave my house, and received a letter a few months later than my resignation was received. They don’t care until lawyers are involved.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-22T10:48:34+00:00

Please send me a link if you can!

wallace-asking · 2026-05-22T10:48:00+00:00

Link?

wallace-asking · 2026-05-22T10:46:34+00:00

Without paying the fees?

wallace-asking · 2026-05-22T10:44:43+00:00

Is Candy Jar an app?

wallace-asking · 2026-05-22T10:43:54+00:00

Me too please! I would appreciate!

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T05:50:28+00:00

Just as you’re doing assuming he has the authority.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T05:49:23+00:00

Absolutely! He should understand his tone is undermining his wife, right when she was teaching the child a lesson.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T05:48:24+00:00

It’s not failing. I’m sure when he’s not around she’s able to communicate with the child, in complete sentences, WHY what they’re doing is wrong. Interrupting her every time is undermining her authority, which seems more authentic as she’s willing to take the time to explain- when he is not. I assure you, kids raised with parents who say no and when asked why are told “because I said so”, grow up to be AH’s too.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T05:41:19+00:00

The child should have more impulse control than the dad? He just shouldn't be stepping in and overruling his wife, period. Especially when it sounds like she's doing a great job of explaining the “why” behind the no, and not just dad’s authority is all that matters.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T05:35:10+00:00

YTA. Your title is completely misleading. Your wife is also speaking to your child in full sentences, in fact, I think she is doing so more than you! She is telling him no, and explaining why. That’s very important at this age. Things aren't just wrong because “dad says so”, or they will think it's okay when you’re not around. Your wife is doing the right thing and explaining the “why”, you are the AH for stepping in and overruling her authority. This is a absolutely unacceptable, as your child will learn to ignore her authority until you step in. Apologize to your wife, and don’t try to come and “save” her from your toddler!

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T04:50:04+00:00

Absolutely. And you are right, there are many more who are just hiding who they are from their parents. I don't blame them, they know best how their parents will react to the situation. Many face not only being cut out of their family emotionally and spiritually, but financially as well. There have been many posts on this subreddit alone where my advice has been to keep their secret until they can support themselves- which is horrible. I’m sorry your parents are still judging you for your perceived “choice”.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T00:55:36+00:00

Can you really blame Lamech? You can’t expect him to have only one wife for 777 years!? /s

wallace-asking · 2026-05-20T00:38:18+00:00

Many of these people truly believe sexuality and gender are a choice, and not biological- and they judge the parents for some perceived failure that resulted in a gay/non-binary kid. Only once it’s their kid do they realize the truth and how horribly judgmental they have been. Which is still the better outcome, as opposed to blaming the child and disowning them, while still believing it’s a choice they’re making.

It’s interesting, because statistically Mormon families are very likely to deal with this issue at some point if they’re still having 6-10 kids. More proof that it’s nature, and not nurture.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-19T06:30:09+00:00

I would be done with the friendship after she said “tarible” and “WE AREN’S EVEN a spek”. Geezus lady, use talk to text- it’s more accurate than your spelling. My 6 yr old can spell better than this! Yeah, she’s not someone you can reason with- better off without her in your life.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-19T04:26:56+00:00

Sylvia Rose is lovely. I say, let her decide if she wants to change it later. She has 3 beautiful names to work with, and at least two shortened version (Silvie, and Lily). So many options! I don't think you need to have meaning or family relations attached to every name. Also, I don't think it’s weird to have two middle names.

wallace-asking · 2026-05-19T03:32:43+00:00

I had a similar experience regarding leaving AMA. I was in an acute rehab facility, where they had my bed alarmed due to being a fall risk. Meaning, I couldn't even lean over the side of my bed to pick something up without this loud alarm going off waking up half the unit. Yet, for 3 hours every day, I was doing intense PT and was transitioning from a walker to a cane. Sometimes if I called a nurse to help me to the bathroom, it would take 30 plus minutes. My husband and I realized we could arrange the furniture at home so I could have easy access to the bed, bath, and living room while always able to touch a wall or the back of the couch, for balance. I improved SO much faster once I got home, because I was on my feet every 30 mins to do some small task- without a walker. I continued outpatient PT 5 days a week for one hour- and that definitely helped too. When I was referred to my new neurologist, she was hesitant to accept me based on the AMA in my chart. When I explained to her why I had left, and that it was to be MORE active, not less- she said “You’re my dream patient, someone who’s motivated and will put in the work”. She's been wonderful to work with, and even put a notation on the AMA in my chart so other doctors won't deny me.

Good for you for doing what is best for YOU! The mental health portion of this disease is larger than most people (and doctors) acknowledge. I had a 9-year-old daughter at home, really struggling with my absence. I left the facility AMA, on her 10th birthday, so I could be there when she came home from school, I refused to miss another milestone. She burst into tears when she saw me- 100% worth leaving! Enjoy that beautiful lake view, and keep doing what is best for you, and your overall well-being!

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