These might be hard words, but they are needed.
Don’t make the pernicious error of judging yourself more righteous than those who are struggling.
Taking pleasure in watching others drown is the furthest thing from discipleship.
This post will upset some folks 🤷🏻♀️
Your political party affiliation doesn’t make you more righteous, valiant or steadfast in the Gospel or a more devoted disciple of Christ than those of a different political persuasions.
When I encounter something uncomfortable about the church, or in church history, I stop, and go back to the things I know to be true and read and study them.
After I feel strengthened in those subjects, I go back to the uncomfortable part.
This will be unpopular🤷🏻♀️:
If I had demanded nurses or docs not to take my baby away immediately after birth, I’d have 3 dead babies.
I’m staunchly against home births.
Don’t get me started on doulas.
The goal of childbirth is a healthy mom and babe - not a resort stay.
@DGlaucomflecken
I’m the daughter of a nurseryman who specialized in trees. I grew up immersed in everything about trees. Trees are extraordinary. It’s hard not to love them.
In the last 48 hours active, temple attending members of the church have labeled me:
1. Guttersnipe
2. Sanctimonious
3. Disappointment as a human being
4. Disappointment as a disciple of Christ
Versus the only label that matters:
Medical disinformation is a BIG problem on social media. When I see it, I correct it.
Prescribers do not “get kick backs” for ANY Rx they write.
That is a blatant lie.
It’s also illegal and a great way to lose a license.
How do I know?
I’ve practiced medicine for 14 years.
There must be a better way to deal with depression than Prozac and similar drugs.
I know this is a very touchy issue because many people take it, and some swear by it, but to me, they seem to never get off of it.
Depression is a serious subject, and even talking about
I’m already an accused apostate & degenerate by several on LDSX 🤣, so perhaps I cannot sink any lower in many LDSX eyes 🤣(who cares?!).
Forgive me if I laugh heartily at some of the major sheriffs in the “cult of niceness” police squad suddenly posting about compassion. 🤣
I’m at the age where the adults from the neighborhood I grew up in are passing away. The parents of my childhood friends. A former stake president, bishop and patriarch passed a few days ago. Being able to grow and age is a blessing many don’t get to have- but man,
Curious.
How often does a sister missionary leave the MTC Provo on the day she’s scheduled to fly out to her mission and come home to get engaged and married 6 weeks later?
I have never heard of this. Until today.
I was released from Primary. Yesterday I was sitting my first adult Sunday school meeting in 5 years and the Primary secretary came in and asked me to sub a class. I did, of course. It was Sunbeams so it was fun. I miss grownups, though.
I went to the gym.
First time in a decade.
A bit intimidating at first and then I realized I was old enough to be the mother (or at least have babysat) most everyone exercising and all of the staff. 🤣
Today was arm day.
My arms are still shaky 2 hours later.
I have a
I’m going private in a bit.
I’m weary in my heart & soul.
Apathy & dismissiveness take a toll.
I’ve muted many moots and words today.
To those I won’t see again, I wish you well.
To those who remain, I’ll see you on the other side.
I’m enjoying seeing all the “get married, stay married, have kids” posts with pictures of happy families.
Definitely something enviable - even if I’m not supposed to covet.
@YourFriendKwaku
I can understand. Some of the worst members are the anons here. True disciples don’t act the way many do here. The bad actors know this. That’s why they choose to be anonymous. Some of the comments here are prime examples.
My 7 year old: Mom, how old are you?
Me: 47
7: BIG GASP followed by a hushed “Mom! That’s SO old!!”
“That’s almost like a grandma!!”
“That’s almost fifffffffteeeee!!”
🤣
Good thing she’s cute!
PSA.
A head’s up:
My youngest brother is married to a man. I love my brother and BIL tremendously.
I will be wishing them happy pride.
Feel free to block or unfollow now.
Because I’m unable to DM some folks, this is a public apology for offenses I have made against others on Twitter/X.
My DMs are open if anyone wants to chat or talk things over.
@TruthHolder2023
My dad has said ( he calls his opinions “The Gospel according to Richard” 😊) he thought it was significant because Lehi was likely wealthy and left all of his treasures to follow God’s commandment. Living in a tent shows humility and willingness to sacrifice for God.
I��m overwhelmingly lucky to have been born into the family I was. I’m looking through old photos and feeling nostalgic today. This is the day my parents brought me home from the hospital.
I originally took this week off work to go to a conference for work.
I changed my mind about going but still took the week off.
I spent the week dejunking kids rooms while they’ve been at school.
(Teen boys are gross!)
Got my nails done.
Got my hair done.
Caught up on laundry.
My sweet 13 year old nephew could use prayers today.
He was born with a hypothalamic hamartoma and today he is having it disconnected from the hypothalamus. We’re asking for prayers that surgery will go well and his seizures will resolve.
For the first time in 14 1/2 years of practice, I had to wait in my office for a disgruntled patient to leave so I didn’t get accosted in the parking lot. Why are people crazy?
The anger and furor between members of the church online continues to grow.
We are devolving into clan warfare.
Accusing complete strangers of apostasy when we are truly ignorant of what a person is like behind their screen.
I’d hope that given the chance to meet and talk
A friend confided she no longer wants to be sealed to her husband.
Their marriage has been difficult.
She’s choosing to stay to honor the temple covenants she made, but says will not choose him in the eternities.
I didn’t say much, just listened & offered support.
@StallionCornell
Must’ve been a different driver.
Those are hideous vehicles. To waste a small fortune on such an ugly, depreciating asset.
No wonder generational wealth disappears by the 3rd generation.
I love seeing men and women in happy and fulfilling marriages having children and promoting having families.
To those who don’t have such a blessed marital relationship I’d say
having children will not improve your relationship.
Repair your relationship first.
A few weeks ago someone I thought I was a friend with unfollowed me and I was a bit sad about it.
I followed suit and unfollowed.
Today he showed up in my TL with the most vile, racist, crap.
Thankful today I dodged a bullet.
Block engaged.
Having small children IS hard. That doesn’t mean they aren’t a joy. It’s a truthful statement.
Joy and “hard” aren’t mutually exclusive.
Last time I checked, most things that bring joy, are “hard”.
Great news! Surgery was successful. He’s had zero endocrine or neurological issues since the surgery. The hamartoma is dead and he gets to go home today! Thanks for all the prayers!
My sweet 13 year old nephew could use prayers today.
He was born with a hypothalamic hamartoma and today he is having it disconnected from the hypothalamus. We’re asking for prayers that surgery will go well and his seizures will resolve.
Words matter.
I love you.
I’m sorry.
I’m proud of you.
I’ll do better.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
I’m so happy to see you.
I miss you.
Please.
I appreciate you.
“That is one reason we encourage our members to refrain from judging one another in political matters. We should never assert that a faithful Latter-day Saint cannot belong to a particular party or vote for a particular candidate.”
The nazi support network is making themselves known. They are fearing exposure and they are exposing themselves. Makes blocking these fools much easier for me.
Several accounts commenting about me blocking them today.
Remember, you are all strangers to me. I only know you by your online persona.
If you come after me or my family, dog pile others or participate in any form of assholery I have no use for you. 🤷🏻♀️