I just recently discovered the church is a fraud myself. I come to this conclusion just a few months ago. For me this has been a very positive experience and so far going well. Although, there have been some hard parts and I still have some worries, particularly concerning my kids. I don't know your situation and I can only tell you what I have done so far. Maybe it will help you maybe n
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Bahahaha
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So this is only my second post. This will be mean I know but I can't help it. It seems like no matter where you go there is at least 1-2 crazy members that just love spouting off either during testimony meeting or whenever they are asked to give a prayer. I'm talking about the "I had a vision" crazies. Like one lady in our ward talked about having a vision her new son in law was Kori
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Yes, this is very overwhelming. You are right...kids will see through it if we are not honest.
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We are planning on leaving Utah but it will be years.
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I like that
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I really like your questions. It is really helping process this in my head. My children do really love church. All of their friends are there and they enjoy the activities. This is all so new so I haven't fully processed everything yet. Based off what I'm feeling, husband is feeling and feedback from here I'm leaning towards still going but opening talking (with our family only) that invites
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Thank you for your response. I'm really fortunate because my husband and I are definitely talking and working through this. While he is still believing some things I doubt he does have his doubts. We are definitely respecting each other and where we are both at with our faith. And while I live in Utah now I was not raised in Utah. I always found it funny that my good deep friendships wer
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Ugh...you are so right. I would be pissed too. I'm going to be honest with my kids. I just need to figure out the healthiest way to do it.
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Hi, I'm new to all of this. My faith in the BOM and Joseph Smith is now totally gone. I believe Joseph Smith was a Charlatan. Anyways, My husband and I are doing great. He understands where I am coming from and shares many of my doubts. Although he is still holding on to some beliefs for now. What I'm not sure of is how to handle our children. Up to this point our family has been true belie
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