The Whys and the Neverminds

Beyond the neverminds...I am tired.  Tired of living a lie and being inauthentic.  I am tired of having to choose between my family now and their happiness...and the expectations of the church on what they define as happiness.

I also want simplicity and something more fluid as a life experience...not all the rules and structure that the church tries to impose on me...which honestly...for a church that purports to be all about Jesus Christ, is not what a Christian church should be about.

And that's really all I want to take with me on this new journey.  

No structures...no shaming...no guilt or fear...something simple.  

I want to be kinder to others, try not to be angry, and care for my family.

I want to be free to explore my authentic self and to enjoy life in a way that brings me greater happiness.


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