Posted by:
applesauce
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Date: October 24, 2016 10:24AM
I come and go from the board too.
I have a summer job and a winter job, and I have more time during the summer to look into the board and see what's happening.
I believe I am "recovered" from the initial shock/grief/anger/etc part of learning the truth about mormonism. I am also an abuse survivor, and often, the damage done by the church and the abuse are interweaved. As my life plays out, issues come up every now and again that need addressing. It's not something I feel the need to see a shrink about, as I have seen many over the years, and am pretty much done with that. The RfM is great because I can come here and vent, hear what I need to hear, get advise, and come away feeling better. To outside people (including my doctor) I call the RfM my support group, because it really is.
For example, my mom passed away this year, and I came here to get support, as a lot of issues surfaced with her passing. It was great to come here and cry, be heard, and be reassured that I'm on the best track for me.
Also, this is my "reality TV". I come here to see what's going on with the church, because not much of it hits the main stream news here, and I still want to hear all the dirt. I rejoice every time there's a set-back for them, and so happy to hear how congregations are dwindling, how big wigs in church are having to answer for this-or-that scandal, how prominent members are losing their testimonies and leaving. I know that sounds kind of un-christ-like, but hey, I'm not a christian anymore, so...
I also come here to try to help people who are just learning what I learned about the church 20 years ago. It really sucks to have the rug pulled out from under you, to find out everything you have based your life on is a lie. I hope by sharing my story that I can help ease some of that anger and frustration.
Anyway that's my take on it. I imagine I will come to the RfM on and off for the rest of my life. I hope it will always be here. applesauce