Since I joined the board a few months ago, I have felt so welcomed. It is nice to feel like there are people, somewhere in the crazy world, who care about you.

Sometimes I stand on a mountain and look at the bustle of the city below me. Thousands of people going about their lives in a pattern of craziness. They look so small, so insignificant. They are ants beneath my feet.

I've been in a wierd place in my head this last few weeks. I just wanted to thank everyone on the board. This truly is a great community. People here make others feel significant again, they make them feel like they matter.

Thanks RfM. Thanks.

*Waves at Fidget!

You helped me feel comfortable! Don't forget it

Aw, thanks mindlight :)

Ditto, my dear.

:)

I used to do the same thing in my younger days. I would ascend a mountain peak, and then sit and rest, gazing at the bustling valley below. It's a very peaceful practice, and it does lend needed perspective.

The bigger the mountain the better the perspective.. I'm glad other people do this too :)

A pixie? Lol :)

Having seen a picture - you're not too far off. No wings that I could see though.

Fidget your description of feeling significant is a great description of what RFM and you have done for me in a time I really needed it.

You made me feel really welcome too bc. Isn't it nice that we have a place that we can go to talk. A place where we can have genuine friendships.

You guys are awesome! All of you have been helpful in my journey. Thank you so much.

Have to agree with bc since I also saw a picture. That night was crazy, though, because I STILL didn't ever see flyboy's picture.

But yes, fidget, you bring a fun energy in your postings which I love reading. Thanks for being on RfM.

Aw thanks toto! That was a crazy night! Hugs to cyber mom! :)

A hearty amen to your post, fidget. I really feel heard here, which is crucial at this pivotal time in my life. My friends--mostly nevermos--are wonderful but they can't understand what it's like to leave an organization that I loved from birth and gave everything to for 42 years. I plan to stick around for awhile; hopefully I can help others feel heard and supported, too.

You're one of most favorite posters.

Wow Jenn! Thank you, that means a lot. :D

They're being nice to you. When they turn on you you won't be saying that. people on RFM can get really nasty.

That's a little harsh, don't ya think?

I don't think it is harsh at all, only accurate. You read this thing long enough you see all kinds of attacks on people for their attitudes and what they have said and done and their expressions and stuff. It is a board like any other, with really opinionated people who feel strongly about their experiences and won't see it through another person's eyes.I'm only saying. The longer Fidget posts the more she will risk being slapped for what she says. People are being nice now but from what I read there is a honeymoon period except for certain teflon people here who become the pets and heros of the web site.

Thank you miss SS teacher. Oh, but this isn't Sunday school. This is the free exchange of opinions, ideas and life experience. Take it or leave it. Generally speaking no one is here to pander to others feelings. The bare naked truth along with criticism is what we were starved of while inside the bubble.

But not here.

A-fucking-men.

See?

Fidget's already had some pretty nasty things said to her on RFM. She's just been mature enough not to take them too personally and appreciate the good with the bad. She didn't give appreciation for everyone agreeing with and adoring her universally, just with at least having a place where she is still seen as a significant person - which is very easy not to feel with TBMs once you leave.

Thanks bc :)

So yeah, there are disagreements, but you don't get the fake niceness that you find in Mormonism.

At least not yet!

However, I've had a post or two pulled by admin for breaking a board rule, so that's how we roll here.

This is a very honest place and I'm big enough and ugly enough to take a flaming here and there.

Nowadays I don't post so much as I'm throwing all my spare time into more worthwhile pursuits like sailing and cycling etc. Retirement is great without mormon meddling :-)

Briggy

Have I been slapped? hmmm didn't notice

:P

added - YUP, I have !! speshall



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Sometimes Lurker - Have we offended you?

Ha! Good one! Deserved that!

Standing by what I said.

See what? I don't understand your question
Could you please explain it for me?

I think that the support felt here with similar thinking or just the critical thinking is awesome. Agree with me or don't agree with me, I don't give a rats a** anyway. Sotry to get on with life "sometimes lurker". This board rocks because people are looking for a scholarly way to learn when they have been told they are not allowed to all their years in mormonism. This is a taste of freedom for ex-mos.

It is nice to recover from mormonism without an apologist in the group throwing stupid comments or un-factual evidence into the discussion.

I am SO glad to have found this board. No therapist could understand the post Mormon experience better than the many people who share their collective wisdom and experience here. A very valuable resource.

I got slapped way more when I was a Mormon.

Then, I was threatened with my eternal salvation!

People here don't wield that kind of power. At least not over me.

There are some real butt heads that show up here. You can feed them, or not.

There are some really compassionate and loving people here. You can feed them, or not.

It's a place to come and let out all of your heart break that has been heaped on you in the name of Mormonism. It's a place that is desperately needed. I'm pretty secure in saying that way more good than harm has been done here.