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i think they gave up.


That makes it even more important that you don't give up. Welcome and I look forward to hearing from you some more!

there are stuck up people everywhere in every group about everything. it can;t be helped.

@MsRoseLovingJo: why do you think there aren't anymore? twisted

Hello! I am Kipluck! Or BethAnn. You call call me either. or neither.

My friend Alia is the same way. Her mom is Mormon and her Dad is Muslim. They are now divorced as well. She lives in Australia (YOU don't happen to live in Australia, do you? ninja ) Do you live with your dad or your mom (or neither? How old are you? I am 28, so I don't live with MY parents... but I am over there enough I practically DO!) A little about my fam, I guess, is fair, my parents: They are both LDS... and married still. My mom and I are, like, best friends, but my dad and I get in fights a lot. I also have a sister and a brother. My sister is younger than me, but is my BOSS at work... AWWWWKWARD! My little brother ROCKS. I miss him a lot. He is on a mission in Italy.

That DOES suck. When you are struggling to figure out the truth anyway, the last thing you want is angry, yucky garbage. Although, I have to say, when I was reading too much anti-Mormon crap the best thing I read to sort of "change my mind" just in an intellectual not always spiritual way (because I was sort of a nerd like that and STUUUUUBORN) was reading A Marvelous Work and Wonder by Le Grand Richards. The Book of Mormon is always awesome, and the Bible OBVIOUSLY, but, well... that just helped me... nerd-wise.

SSA is a very VERY difficult thing to go through. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your bishop, maybe one of his counselors. One of my best friends (not a member of our church) believes she is bisexual. I still love her as a good friend, but it makes our friendship awkward. I also have 2 very good guy friends and one aunt who ARE members of the church who have SSA. It is a very VERY difficult life for them. One of the boys is open about it, and was so even before his mission but chooses to follow the commandments NO MATTER WHAT. He will be blessed for this, I KNOW, but it is VERY hard for him. The other boy has not told anyone, but is still trying to remain true to the faith. My aunt is not following the commandments, and while I still love her, AND I like her girlfriend, she has a very difficult life and she is a very sad person. I would love to see her come back to the church.

Are you being silly, or are you saying you actually have a substance abuse problem? Because you should really talk about THAT too. Yikes!

I have been in wards like that. It makes it very hard to be active, doesn't it?


Hey, that's a start and I know they will be glad you are here! I am not always very active. They are nice to me here, though!

Guess you were wrong, huh? heart

P.S. My favorite animal is the sugar glider *points to siggy*

P.P.S. It's pretty sad to be hated for being happy! But yes, some Mormons ARE stuck up and only talk to other Mormons. To them I say "HEY, IDIOTS! Christ ate with the publicans and sinners, so maybe you could get off your high horse and say hi to a neighbor who isn't on the ward list, eh?" *FISHSLAP!* stressed

Dudez....I haven't been here in forevers...

Hanna, if you have any doubts about the church or just need some strength, just pray sincerely to our Heavenly Father. It really does make a difference if you just converse with him. I've always received the help I need when I felt down and inadequate.

Okay, well, I guess that's good you aren't Alia's twin wink hee hee!

I am also glad for you you at least get to spend a lot of time with your Mom. My mom is one of my best friends too. mrgreen And don't worry, MOST big brothers are mean!

However, really, there are NO amount of pills... not even over the counter... that you should ever EVER take like that. 1. it can be as dangerous as doing "real" drugs... illegal stuff 2. it is defiling the body heavenly father gave you, is a major sin, not keeping the Word of Wisdom, etc. 3. it can be doing damage to your system you may not even know about yet. 4. Because people love you and don't want bad stuff to happen to you! Your Mom, your little sister who probably looks up to you more than you know, even us!

In fact if you WANTED anytime you felt like taking something, you could email me (because I would give you my email... or if you text I'd do that... whatever you want. I barely meet and and I am already worried about you!)

yah like matt saidM you should read your scriptures and pray. Maybe you should try going back to mutual. If you try and be nice to the other kids there they might be nice to you.

i do read my scriptures. :]