Hello everyone
I’ve been on these forums for a while and have loved reading the topics but just recently have had something happen that made me want to get some opinions.
I went and spoke with my bishop because I had to get some things cleared up, anytime previously I had talked to a bishop or my mission president it was a wonderful experience I felt loved, I felt hope, I felt supported, I felt that I still had self worth even in my fallen moments of weakness.
This time in a new ward when I spoke to my bishop for the first time I didn’t feel any of that, I felt more broken, I felt discouraged, I felt confused and lost and didn’t know where to go. I left pretty shocked, went home and cried because of how poorly it made me feel, not wanting to meet with him again in a few weeks.
I recognize he is the bishop and I’m not questioning his leadership or authority but what I am looking for is advice if anyone has had an experiences like this or any advice on how to continue forward?