This is interesting article from The Atlantic that a friend forwarded to me. I'm sure many of you will be able to relate to what is talked about here. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-health-effects-of-leaving-religion/379651/
Forum: Recovery Board

I'm still trying to understand how Joseph Smith could even entertain polygamy when the BOM, which he "translated" says this: Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife; and concubines he shall have none; for I, the Lord God, delight in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abomination befo
Forum: Recovery Board

I know of a great Therapist in Boise, ID. Let me know if you're interested. Brad
Forum: Recovery Board

I was in the Canada Halifax Mission in the early 80s and it seemed to me that the entire mission would only baptize maybe a dozen people a year. I personally didn't baptize anyone and for that I'm thankful!!!
Forum: Recovery Board

I think there will be more of this type of ignorance since now there are 18 yos heading out there.
Forum: Recovery Board

Reading this reminds of what I went through under very similar circumstances several years ago. I'll be honest, I did view porn. What I learned after getting a divorce and having several relationships afterwords, the porn was a manifestation of a deeper problem. The problem is not being accepted, not being loved for who you are, being a 5th priority. It took several years to get my feet
Forum: Recovery Board

There is great documentary on the Amish called "Devil's Playground." It talks about the teens coming of age and prior to having to make a decision, I think when they are 18 or so, to get baptized and vow to follow the doctrines of their church and throw all of their worldly desires away. The alternative is to be almost ostracized from your family and the community. One girl, who desired
Forum: Recovery Board

I used to live in Midland TX. But now I live in Boise.
Forum: Recovery Board