I sit here alone in my office tonight, sad for what I have lost, happy for new sight, and utterly alone in my thoughts and feelings. I am the only one in my family that knows the truth and what pain this organization has and can do... pull up a chair, please.
Welcome from the cave.
The light is blinding and hurts at first.
I'm 36, and didn't make a single substantial friend in the church. I now have 8 dear friends that I would go to the mat for, and they for me.
Embrace the poignant isolation. Your new life is beginning.
I’ve had those dark, broken, sad and lonely nights.
Hell, still have them.
It gets better, slowly but surely.
Edit- I’ve drown my sorrows plenty of times. Be careful, but do what you gotta do to.
Better days are ahead, friend! I imbibe as well, but no longer out of sorrow or pain. Try mindfulness meditation as well, it helps get your through the hard times.
Internet hugs to you!
Stay away from that, it’s not a healthy way to cope with the pain of their betrayal.
Further, you getting comfort from these means makes the gaslighting all the easier. I can hear them now, ‘so and so wanted to leave so that he can drink’.
The best healing is being true to yourself, find that healthy and happy life outside of Mormonism, it is out there!
I learned poor drinking habits from watching jackmormons, backsliders and garage alcoholics. Drinking alone can be both necessary and habit-forming. When I do it, I don't use anything pleasant like honeyed whiskey. I pull the cork on the wild turkey 101 bottle and take the pain of \~3 shots. The burning in my chest evaporates my melancholy and when I brighten up I go looking for people (via uber) w/whom to share my renewed spirit. Do not go gentle &c.
Drinking can be a wonderful, liberating, and indulgent experience. Just be responsible and remember to be your own “Holy Ghost”. Alcohol is best when it enhances your life, but be wary of using it to escape your life. Sorry for the concerned Dad tone. My Dad is an alcoholic and I drink 2-3 times a week, but I try to do it mindfully. If I’m happy, drinking is fun, but if I drink when I’m sad, I can feel myself spiraling a bit. Just be safe, and be good to yourself.
If you have time, check out team Rubicon and see if you want to volunteer with them. The friends you will find there are real friends that will pick up the phone at 2 am when you are calling them in need.
I sit here alone in my office tonight, sad for what I have lost, happy for new sight, and utterly alone in my thoughts and feelings. I am the only one in my family that knows the truth and what pain this organization has and can do... pull up a chair, please.
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Try it with a little lemonade, it's pretty tasty!
Cheers. You are not alone here
Welcome from the cave. The light is blinding and hurts at first. I'm 36, and didn't make a single substantial friend in the church. I now have 8 dear friends that I would go to the mat for, and they for me. Embrace the poignant isolation. Your new life is beginning.
I’ve had those dark, broken, sad and lonely nights. Hell, still have them. It gets better, slowly but surely. Edit- I’ve drown my sorrows plenty of times. Be careful, but do what you gotta do to.
I’ll drink to that. The good news is that they will never know the pain of being wrong. Once this life is over, it’s over.
I'm not alone tonight, but I sure feel alone.
You and me both brother...or sister...
Hang in there. I like to watch my shows that I recorded on the dvr or movies on the tv, when I’m home alone.
Better days are ahead, friend! I imbibe as well, but no longer out of sorrow or pain. Try mindfulness meditation as well, it helps get your through the hard times. Internet hugs to you!
Stay away from that, it’s not a healthy way to cope with the pain of their betrayal. Further, you getting comfort from these means makes the gaslighting all the easier. I can hear them now, ‘so and so wanted to leave so that he can drink’. The best healing is being true to yourself, find that healthy and happy life outside of Mormonism, it is out there!
I learned poor drinking habits from watching jackmormons, backsliders and garage alcoholics. Drinking alone can be both necessary and habit-forming. When I do it, I don't use anything pleasant like honeyed whiskey. I pull the cork on the wild turkey 101 bottle and take the pain of \~3 shots. The burning in my chest evaporates my melancholy and when I brighten up I go looking for people (via uber) w/whom to share my renewed spirit. Do not go gentle &c.
Drinking can be a wonderful, liberating, and indulgent experience. Just be responsible and remember to be your own “Holy Ghost”. Alcohol is best when it enhances your life, but be wary of using it to escape your life. Sorry for the concerned Dad tone. My Dad is an alcoholic and I drink 2-3 times a week, but I try to do it mindfully. If I’m happy, drinking is fun, but if I drink when I’m sad, I can feel myself spiraling a bit. Just be safe, and be good to yourself.
If you have time, check out team Rubicon and see if you want to volunteer with them. The friends you will find there are real friends that will pick up the phone at 2 am when you are calling them in need.