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PristineIntention176 t1_j9rhebu wrote

Reply to comment by MMVI-1981-MMVI in [image] You never have to do today again by Ariledweight11

So, I'm old. You are obviously young, since you typed all of that in like half a second. I just need to tell you that your past (and I have past issues too), are there. They're in the past, but they're there. They are not going to go away, and they are NOT going to move on. You are the only one who can decide to leave those issues behind and move on with your life. You have your whole life ahead of you. Think of all the things you can do! Please just decide to live your life, be who you are, and do all the amazing things you were meant to do.

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MMVI-1981-MMVI t1_j9rnxti wrote

I’m M42.

Yes I agree. I’ve been told this same thing by therapists, my spouse, and some friends.

I don’t know why I can’t do that. I have teenage children. An amazing partner, and a lot going for me.

Making decisions is difficult. Three years ago I left the Mormon faith. I was born into it. My entire world view has been flipped on its head. A lot to unlearn. A lot to learn.

But my decisions don’t just affect me. They affect my children and wife. I’m terrified to “live the life I was meant to live”. I don’t even know what that is or if it even exists.

Anyhow. Thank you again for your kind words.

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PristineIntention176 t1_j9rqozj wrote

You're very sweet. I have cousins raised Mormon. My mother's sister married into it. Their live's were hard in our world.

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MMVI-1981-MMVI t1_j9rrbmu wrote

It’s a very traumatic experience. But I’d do it again. I think.

Sometimes I wish I could go back to the willful ignorance; naïvety.

Be well.

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PristineIntention176 t1_j9rsovc wrote

I'm a nobody, but I think god loves everybody. I personally believe that he only wants us to appreciate the wonder and beauty that he has surrounded us with. That, and to do good wherever we can. To spread love. I wish you well in your travels. I think you already belong to God, and I hope you let his light, love, and beauty guide you. You are in my prayers.

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