How did you feel and what did you experience as a result of your loss of faith?

I felt angry and was easily triggered whenever the church was brought up. I cried a lot and I couldn't figure out why I had these strong feelings for a church, even though I didn't associate myself with it anymore. At my most desperate I had a revelation. I was in mourning. I may have felt resentment toward the church for most of my time in it. But I did believe in the church once upon a time. Once I recognized that, I was finally able to let go, move away from the church, and heal.

proudxmo

I discarded and re-examined most of my most fundamental beliefs. I did not do this because I wanted to. It is a painful and laborious process to change one’s total worldview.

frank

After walking away, we are surprised to see that the world is not as decadent as the church told us. Even more of a surprise is that we are far from alone. We’ve met many Mormon seniors who have similar stories. There are far more EX-Mormons than believing Mormons, even where we live in the Salt Lake Valley. We have found a welcoming new community.

We have been traveling a lot and enjoying a much more abundant life, with real agency. Just being honest about everything has been a blessing and eliminating the monthly 10% tithe of our retirement income has too.
Now that we don’t have to be perfect, we can just be good. We are happier that way.

jensens