Well I haven't worn garmies for about 2 years now and living in California, as I do, it has been such a wonderful change in the quality of my everyday life not to have to have that second layer sticking to me all day! I have LOVED the feeling of just my clothes next to my body and I feel so much more comfortable in the heat.

But...... my tbm mom and sister and coming today and although my sister knows I no longer go to church or believe, I haven't told my mom yet. She was recently widowed last year and she lives in Utah and I only see her about once a year anyway. I just don't see the point in hurting her right now. She's 76 and a very sweet woman and I know that she would be extremely hurt by knowing that I no longer attend or believe. So I have chosen to simply not tell her. Sometimes, the truth really doesn't set people free and can often hurt unnecessarily.

So anyway, it's 90 degrees outside and I can't wear my tank tops and shorts. I have to wear clothes that look like I might have my garmies on underneath and I am really dreading it. My choice, I know, for not telling her, and a small sacrifice to keep the peace, but I'm not looking forward to sightseeing around the area being hot. At least I won't actually have two layers of clothes on..

Wish me luck..

What about a medical excuse. You could say you have a skin condition and are unable to wear them until it clears up. Garments after all are itchy and uncomfortable especially in the heat.

Not bad misty...I like the way you think. I did actually think about telling her i was having a female issue and needed to keep the area aired out as much as possible. lol...

She might want to see the skin condition, but I don't think she'll want to check out the female issue..haha

Just how massive are these garmies? I've seen them, but you should be able to wear a light t-shirt and some longer shorts, right? Or do they stick out farther than I'm thinking?

Towing the line to avoid hurting family sucks, but hurting family sucks too, so I definitely understand. Good luck.

lol beulah. There's certainly aren't massive, but I've really gotten so used to not having something touching my underarms when it's hot out, that now, when I do, it just starts me sweating right away. I had that issue when I wore garmies as well, and so I just always had to wear really loose fitting shirts so that at least the shirt wouldn't touch my underarms. Unfortunately, the garmies still did and I would start sweating. It's been so nice, not to have the sweating problem anymore.

re the alleged 'Medical Condition':


Why Don't you know this Test of your Faith is God's way of telling you that you're Spechul?

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