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 Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:53 am
Hi, my parents aren't active in the Church and I am. How can I stay strong without them being there for me? I'd like to know what you would do in my situation..
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:58 pm
The only things I can think of are pray often, read your scriptures, go to church... you know, the basics.
I'm sorry I can't give you better advice than that, but I've never been in your situation
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:08 pm
That IS hard, I know. But being worried about it shows you have your heart in the right place. That's awesome.
There are going to be times all you can rely on is the Lord. But OTHER times you can find solace in others... make friends in your ward and let them be your second family.
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:24 pm
Make friends with some of the adults/parents in the ward too. It's good to have someone you feel you can go to for advice if you need it. They won't replace your parents, obviously, but they can be an extra perspective and support if you need it. Also they can help with things like getting to activities or seminary if your parent's can't or won't.
I'll be thinking of you. It's hard when your family isn't active. I've been having a hard time recently because of some things that are going on in my family, including my mother's inactivity. I just sat down and sobbed last time we sang "Families Can Be Together Forever" in Sacrament. God can't make your parents wake up and start coming back to church but He can offer you comfort when you need it.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:09 pm
Itesa Make friends with some of the adults/parents in the ward too. It's good to have someone you feel you can go to for advice if you need it. They won't replace your parents, obviously, but they can be an extra perspective and support if you need it. Also they can help with things like getting to activities or seminary if your parent's can't or won't. I'll be thinking of you. It's hard when your family isn't active. I've been having a hard time recently because of some things that are going on in my family, including my mother's inactivity. I just sat down and sobbed last time we sang "Families Can Be Together Forever" in Sacrament. God can't make your parents wake up and start coming back to church but He can offer you comfort when you need it. Wow. Cool. That was a lot of help. I have an adult who used to be my Young Women leader who was in my same predicament when she was younger. Your post made me realize how much I actually rely on her. She's so great and so are all the youth in my branch. Thanks for also reminding me that all have their agency, and that God will comfort me. He has so many times in the past. It was a lot of help.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:11 pm
Well, thanks for all the comments. They all really help. I'm glad to feel so loved. heart
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:45 pm
Isn't it amazing how much help you can find from people you don't even know? ^_^
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:24 am
Don't forget to try to get Home Teachers into the home and Visiting Teachers - even if they can't bring a lesson because your folks would resent it - they can call and "unofficially" visit and be a friend. Talk to your bishop about seeing if he can find some people who would be willing to "just be friends" with your family and empasize that that is all they could be right now.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:43 pm
dont worry, my bro is in the same situation cuz me and my parents aren't mormons but he is. dont get me wrong, its a nice religion, but just not rite 4 us. my bro usually just hangs out with friends in the church and the missionaries too biggrin
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