No way could I put my name here and be shamed because of my thougths.August 23, 2024
I suffered 25 years of abusive behavior from my spouse, he was involved in porn, he hit the children and began to strike me. Then he put on a different face at church and to leadership. I stayed and suffered because of the sigma of divorce in the church. Sadly, my children suffered also. I attended the Temple for years with my friends as my spouse refused to attend. I sat on the porch much longer than I should have because of the attitudes like this author. While I usually enjoy reading this magazine, I think this particular commentary is shaming divorced members and displaying the non-divorced members as "I'm better than you" attitude. Honestly, shame on you for allowing this to be published.
BobbieAugust 18, 2024
All of our relationships cannot be saved. Perhaps you need to conduct some extensive research into the terrible reality that accompanies marriage to someone with a personality disorder. Lying, gaslighting, violence or the threat of violence directed at the spouse and children. Worst of all was the very successful manipulation of Church leaders, getting them to participate in manipulating me. The Church was used as a weapon against me. So yes, sometimes permanent separation from your spouse is necessary and temporary removal from the priesthood leaders who believe every thought that passes through their heads must be inspired by God.
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No way could I put my name here and be shamed because of my thougths.August 23, 2024
I suffered 25 years of abusive behavior from my spouse, he was involved in porn, he hit the children and began to strike me. Then he put on a different face at church and to leadership. I stayed and suffered because of the sigma of divorce in the church. Sadly, my children suffered also. I attended the Temple for years with my friends as my spouse refused to attend. I sat on the porch much longer than I should have because of the attitudes like this author. While I usually enjoy reading this magazine, I think this particular commentary is shaming divorced members and displaying the non-divorced members as "I'm better than you" attitude. Honestly, shame on you for allowing this to be published.
BobbieAugust 18, 2024
All of our relationships cannot be saved. Perhaps you need to conduct some extensive research into the terrible reality that accompanies marriage to someone with a personality disorder. Lying, gaslighting, violence or the threat of violence directed at the spouse and children. Worst of all was the very successful manipulation of Church leaders, getting them to participate in manipulating me. The Church was used as a weapon against me. So yes, sometimes permanent separation from your spouse is necessary and temporary removal from the priesthood leaders who believe every thought that passes through their heads must be inspired by God.
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