Wants2Know

And by the way, it's fine that you dint "get it". It's very difficult to conceptualize. Hence, why it's important to listen and HEAR what someone like Jenner has to say about his experience. Maybe you will learn something :)

Leah, I happen to be a qualified mental health professional, yes. Transgender issues,are no more of an illness than being gay. The antagonism between being transgender and living in an intolerant world often create mental health issues, which in the world of transgender often results in suicide attempts. I can't stand by and watch others attack transgender people in this thread. I feel especially defensive perhaps,because of Jenner battling his iconic classification. I don't recall a specific post by you. But obviously, there's more on your mind you felt the need to get out. It seems particularly gnarly to me when "Mormons" ride the "I'm religious and just following the word of the Lord" defense when vilifying others, especially those in the light community. It is hypocritical and in my opinion absolutely in defiance of the Gospel.

Have any of you actually watched his interview? Are you therapists who can diagnose mental illness? He is not mentally ill. Gender identity is not an illness. You know not of what you speak.

Seriously. You people call yourself Mormons and Christians? Are you kidding me? This person is not mentally ill. Seriously. This is the most berating lds post I've read on here in years.

I am currently the breadwinner in the home, by a longshot. For now, we are both fine with it because it works out with schedules and children and the bills get paid. The hard part for me is feeling like I am the odd duck out at church because I get the strong message that women are the "nurturers"... when in my case, it's the "daddy" who does the majority of child care (not to mention laundry, dinner and transportation). In other words, I feel like he doesn't get the credit he deserves, and I'm being looked down upon. I mentioned to someone that it was nice that he got up with the baby Mon-Thurs because he's not working and I am, and it's nice to get the sleep. I was not prepared for the look of shock. I did not grow up in an LDS home, and I don't have any real LDS friends... but I would say the "culture" of the LDS faith appears/seems to be very traditional. I wouldn't mind hearing from others on this subject.

That's a tough situation. My best suggestion is love your daughter and don't let it get in the way of your mother/daughter relationship. That doesn't mean you have to show fake approval for everything either.

Ok... so another thought. HIS son was born in that covenant so from your post... I'd interpret that they would still be "sealed". What about my son? Could he still be sealed to me? Or would he have to be sealed to "Us".??

I read somewhere that if a husband and wife are sealed, and subsequently divorce... and then the husband is remarried and has a child with the new wife (they are not sealed), that the new child is part of the covenant with the xwife (and therefore sealed to her). Any comments or thoughts on this from anyone?

Who is it exactly, that "gives" the priesthood????

I guess that's my question... could the child be sealed to her though she is not married?

What would happen if a single woman adopted a child?

That is very impressive Pam. What a relief of stress that must be!

Hello... I am not LDS, but I'm very curious about what the Relief Society is and what it does? I'm also curious as to whether or not most women enjoy it or not?

I don't understand why you would fight the cancellation? Just because you want revenge? My understanding is that your wife would not be held to be with you in eternity if she didn't want to anyway... so why continue the charade on earth?

You are a loved, worthy person. Don't let this chump and his cowardly choices (to cheat) make you feel any less than that. Of course you're angry that he is using the faith to repent, when this is something you wanted, and he knows that. Why did he even tell you about this? Obviously he knew how you felt about it. He sounds like a mean, hurtful person. Sadistic even. I'll bet that given the right opportunity, he'd cheat on her with you, or someone else. You don't need him. Your dreams will come true. Give it time. Cut him loose. Put your happiness ahead of his. You don't need that insanity as you are moving forward. Be THANKFUL you were never sealed to him! You will find a relationship that is honoring of your beliefs in time. Until then... take care of yourself! Do what makes you feel good and right. You are obviously a thoughtful person. All the best... W2K