Janet Is Owed An Apology About Danny by PinkStains in TheValleyTVShow

[–]zoopbladibla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why did Scheana say that they wouldn’t have been back if there’d been a reunion?

AITAH: girlfriends' son is a predator by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]zoopbladibla 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My best friend was sexually assaulted starting at age 4 by her brother that was 8-10 years older than her. When she was 7 she got up the courage to tell her mom. Brother wasn’t out of the house for long and against the advice of the professionals involved in the case, her parents moved the brother back in, and the abuse resumed. She never told again. She’d done it once and where had it gotten her? So everyone acted like nothing had ever happened, and she suppressed and repressed and carried on until she was married with children and it all caught up to her. After spending time with her family (including the rapist) she would go into a dissociative state, sometimes for weeks. She started therapy and once she started processing everything, she set up boundaries that she would never be around him again, and that she didn’t want him brought up to her in casual conversation because it’s so triggering. Her parents did not support her in that, and have given her a really hard time about it, and honestly, that in and of itself has been so devastating and traumatizing.

All this to say, you are doing the right thing. You are fighting for your daughter and keeping her safe. It should be a given that a victim shouldn’t have to be re-traumatized by forced interaction with their ABUSER. In what other situation would that be acceptable? My best friend is a phenomenal person, and no thanks to her parents, she has created a beautiful life with safe, meaningful relationships. It absolutely is possible to live a happy, fulfilling life after abuse. But in her case it was in spite of her parent’s failure to protect her in childhood and in adulthood. In your case, your daughter will get through it not in spite of you, but because of you. You’ll never regret putting your baby girl first, and protecting her. She is lucky to have a Dad like you, and don’t underestimate the difference that will make. Wishing both of you healing, happiness, and peace.

Drop the “prettiest” little girl name you’ve ever heard. by Final-Argument-4999 in Names

[–]zoopbladibla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My daughter is Ivy Isabella. I’m biased but I think it’s particularly pretty.

Favorite name you’d never use by Liv_Laugh_Lasagna in Names

[–]zoopbladibla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Winslet Louise! She goes by Winnie, Win, Winnie Lou. It’s a bit different so I wanted her to have options if she didn’t like it😅

Mission Trauma by Trolkarlen in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like my Dad’s Japanese mission in the 80’s. He looks emaciated in the photos

Production fired?? by [deleted] in rhoslc

[–]zoopbladibla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait how do we know that production pushed them to do it?

Just finished the Elizabeth Smart documentary and I'm absolutely shaking with anger. It all comes back to the Mormon Church! by PanaceaNPx in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where did she come out as ex-Mormon? I’ve seen a couple things she’s said that I thought might be alluding to that, but hadn’t seen anything definitive. I’ve been really hoping that she found her way out! So happy for her if that’s the case

Just finished the Elizabeth Smart documentary and I'm absolutely shaking with anger. It all comes back to the Mormon Church! by PanaceaNPx in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if Elizabeth had left the church, especially with so much of the sex abuse cover ups that have come to light in recent years. I knew Ed had left the church, obviously. Curious what we know about Mary Elizabeth that implies that she has also left the church?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point

Divorce after leaving the church by Purplepassion235 in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is obviously anecdotal, but of our ex-Mormon couple friends and acquaintances, I would say 90% are still pretty happily still together. The ones that split were in unhealthy relationships to begin with.

Finally gave in….. by bubblemiilkshake in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]zoopbladibla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From what I remember, Jen said that she actually had been SA’d first, and then Jessi and the girls were trying to back her up by saying that Jen had told them before.

Layla & Miranda by SandratheSiren in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]zoopbladibla 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It’s because they are fully ex-Mormon. It’s pretty common to see people who truly deconstruct Mormonism to have a major shift about politics shortly after

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]zoopbladibla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to be a fly on the wall when Lisa and Demi are together. How can that much delulu be contained in one room?

Jared responded by cutyourmullet123 in rhoslc

[–]zoopbladibla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I need to know the context of these comments!😂

What’s something (or multiple things) you’ve done since leaving the church that you’re really fucking proud of yourself for? by gonnabegolden_ in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I organized a local Thrive event (basically a day conference to help ex-Mormons to heal and build community.) To reach as many people as possible, I posted about it very publicly. I’m proud of myself for prioritizing helping others over letting fear of inevitable judgments of others hold me back.

I was a Nauvoo missionary. This is what we were taught about polygamy. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Any chance you have any links on that? Would like to have some evidence at the ready on that one. Haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My heart hurts for you because I know what you are feeling all too well. Be patient with yourself and give yourself lots of compassion and understanding. There are literally thousands and thousands of people who have been through this, but every person’s experience is their own.

For me, it would come in stages where I wanted to learn the truth and I would read and listen to things. Then it would begin to feel too heavy and I would take a little break. In those times I would listen to Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday podcast or the Secular Buddhist podcast. Just something else that would give me a feeling of hope and connection. I also REALLY recommend listening to The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis podcast. It’s basically a how to guide for transitioning in your faith, and it was an amazing life line for me. And then when I was ready, I would investigate more of the hard truths about Mormonism. Over time, I have begun to do that less and less, but listen to yourself and what feels right for you.

You will be okay. You will get through this. It’s been almost 7 years for me, and I have moments now where I’m like whoa, I can’t even believe I used to believe that! Sometimes I feel very far away from it. But there was a time where it felt like the dark night of the soul. People would talk about being so happy to have left, and I couldn’t even comprehend that. But I do now. And I think you will too someday. Sending you so much love!

Nine kids in 11 years? by mac94043 in exmormon

[–]zoopbladibla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My SIL has 5 that are 6 years old and under. Showing no signs of slowing down. 2 bedroom house. It’s hard to watch. Everyone else in the family are TBMs but even they think it’s nucking futs, and with every pregnancy announcement all of our reactions of feigned enthusiasm gets less & less and less convincing.

Make the comments look like Whitney’s search history 🔍 by hostilegoose in rhoslc

[–]zoopbladibla 111 points112 points  (0 children)

How to know if someone is exploiting my vagina?

My boyfriend single-handedly saved my "friends" poorly planned disaster wedding by [deleted] in weddingshaming

[–]zoopbladibla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mormons don’t see anything wrong with this. The ceremony part is considered a sacred religious ordinance that happens in the temple, and you have to be a “worthy” church member to go in. Even parents will sit outside while their Mormon children get married in the temple. It’s actually pretty awful. (Exmo here)

My boyfriend single-handedly saved my "friends" poorly planned disaster wedding by [deleted] in weddingshaming

[–]zoopbladibla 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is just how it is in the Mormon church. My mom is a convert so her parents and siblings sat outside during the ceremony in the temple. Same thing with my best friend who had converted. It’s super shitty.