Hi, I just joined this site and am introducing myself. I am a member of the church but am not very active right now. I am struggling with some things and haven't felt supported at church for a long time. I am the only person in my family that is LDS. My husband is Jewish and my kids are not interested in religion anymore. My whole family has health challenges of various sorts and I am dealing with an autoimmune issue. My health and my family issues, as well as, lack of support in my ward have led me to feel very abandoned, confused, and in a state of resignation; but I am getting ahead of myself I guess.
Let's see, I have 3 adult-ish children, 2 have moved back home. We also have a couple other "financial refugees" living with us right now. I was going to college, but due to various circumstances, I had to take the fall semester off. I am not sure what else to say - guess I should have read more intros before posting.
I guess that right now, I am feeling very beat up and not as positive as I used to be. I am looking for answers, but not the regular LDS "canned" answers that we automatically get from everyone. I am looking for dialogs that will hopefully help me work through my discouragement and disillusionment. I would like to talk to those people that are willing to entertain the idea that "bad things" don't just happen to those that aren't living the commandments, aren't exercising enough faith, and aren't learning the lessons they should be.
I guess that's it for now. I am looking forward to getting to know you. Oh, I am also studying Spanish and would like an LDS pen pal, especially if anyone here is in Costa Rica. I am considering moving to CR. Thanks!
