I didn't start masturbating until I was 26 and 3 years into my marriage. I only started because the other women at work were discussing it (and how much they enjoyed it) and so I went home and tried it. I never looked back. Such a natural and pleasurable experience, but I always felt guilty during my next 27 years of marriage because I could find pleasure in that, but not in having sex with my hu
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We are having a Winter Storm Warning here in Stayton, Oregon (Just east of Salem). Freezing rain is falling as we speak. I will probably be housebound for the next 2 days. I don't know if I will be going in to work on Monday (school teacher) as our building is at the mouth of the canyon and it can get pretty nasty up there, even thougsh it is only 7 miles from my house. I personally like these ki
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We ALWAYS had a priesthood holder in our building - no matter the activity or meeting.
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Not from Portland, but we live just 20 miles east of Salem in Stayton, Oregon. We moved here 3 years ago from Mesa, AZ. If you just moved here: Welcome to paradise!
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I concur. And Cornflake is now my new hero - that exchange was perfect!
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I think this new version is brilliant!
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I agree with pathfinder: Oregon!
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Yes. I met the love of my life at the same time I was dating TBM RM. Married the RM because, yeah, that is what a good Mormon girl does. And besides, aren't we promised happiness if we do? Well, 30 years later I divorced my RM husband (30 years of untold unhappiness, depression and grief, but 4 wonderful children) to be with my real true love. I have never been happier and I DO NOT regret that de
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My fiancé is from Kunnunnura (sp?). He went to high school in Darwin. I know that's a long way from Perth though... We visited Perth when we were in Australia a few years ago; beautiful city. Stayed with his family in Geraldton.
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We always started class with a prayer...if we had time, we would end it with one too. Anyone attending there now that can tell us if they still do this?
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Praying at the beginning and end of classes It was more like high school than college The pressure to be Molly Mormon The snow When were you there Ron? I was there in '75/76
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Quite seriously, I learned nothing at the temple. I always felt like I must be unworthy because my good friends would always say how much they loved it there. One even told me that she saw her ancestors just before being presented at the veil. That place scared me...I NEVER felt peaceful. I would always look at the ornate, expensive features and wonder how many missionaries could be supported for
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madalice: I have a temple apron that I would be happy to send you - for free. So weird to even think that I own this weird clothing.
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Thanks all!! So many choices....
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LOL! Maybe on July 24 when my Mormon neighbors are flying the red, white, and blue, I could fly my own kind of flag. Thanks for the laugh alice :D
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Willie: Do people really do that? I feel so indoctrinated still that I don't know if I could do that :)
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I didn't think to keep them. But now....perhaps I will.
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I am in the process of moving. I found my old temple clothing in my cedar chest. Wondering what is the best way to get rid of it. For some reason I feel like I can't just throw it all away in the trash can....Any suggestions. I know this probably sounds ridiculous, but I really don't know what to do with them.
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Where alice? We are moving to Albany, Oregon next month. We currently live in Mesa, AZ. So excited to move away from the heat and the highly LDS populated Mesa.
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My vote: tapir OR salamander (purple would be my first choice because that is my favorite color):)
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Ha! I wanted to marry Donny :) Even after I went to Ricks...I was hoping that since I lived in Utah I might have a better chance at it...My mom told me that we used to live by them when we were very little and lived in North Ogden - I guess the dad was a CPA or something...I can't remember and by now I am not interested at all....
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^^ THIS! ^^ How the leaders of TSCC can sit in silence while these types of stories are repeated over and over and over again is just way beyond my comprehension. Yes - There is NO justification for how Mormonism destroys families.
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Thanks Susan for pointing us to this bio. It broke my heart to hear how his family turned his back on him - so much for unconditional love. I wish him well on this hard journey out of Mormonism and all that that entails. What a strong, courageous man!
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When I divorced, we were sure it would be amicable. We agreed on most everything. He promised to take care of me, that we would still be friends (for the kids' sake), don't get a lawyer because it would have cost him a huge chunk of money. Guess what? His lawyer was ruthless and deceitful. I was married to the man for 30 years, put him through medical school and all I got was 3 years of alimony (
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Born and raised in Roy, UT Currently living in Mesa, AZ Planning on moving to Portland, OR next year
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Thanks for your perspective In A Hurry. It would be nice to give them something to do. I know when my son was on his mission in Mexico he liked having projects like this to fill his time (It was just too hot to be tracting all the time).
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No, not mad at the missionaries, they seem like very nice young men. As for the corporation....well....yep, I'm kind of pissed at them...
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The missionaries are at my door and now in my living room talking to my SO. I have lived here (with my significant other) for 5 years and it's only been since our good friend and neighbor became the bishop that the mishies have come by twice (in the last two weeks). D@#n, I was hoping this would not happen. They really are nice young men, but I just do not want to deal with them right now in my l
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I agree with Templar, agnosticism fits me well. I have no desire for another organized religion to tell me how I should find my spirituality. Maybe I am afraid of falling 'short' in the eyes of any church ever again. And, yes, ozpoof, nature has a magical way of healing my wounds too.
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Naomi here too! Mesa, AZ temple; April 1980. Outer Darkness is shaping up to be a good time...
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