LumosLDS

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    LumosLDS got a reaction from Midwest LDS in Geographical Confession Issue   
    Thank you all. I am a member, if there was any confusion haha. I was feeling especially stressed because "now I'm a returned missionary so shouldn't I be better?" is where my mind was going. In my total freak out it truly did not occur to me that I could use technology to Skype or something with my Bishop back at home. I have a really strong testimony of Repentance so I feel ok, not ok about my sin, but ok in that I know what this process is like to a degree and that I can make things okay again. I'm going to think and pray on it, but I think I'd feel better about going to see a Bishop in person so for now I'm thinking I'll go with that unless I feel differently. Thanks to everyone for your kindness and this non-judgemental atmosphere, I wish everyone in the church would have this kind of experience (whether online or in their wards and families) when seeking help.
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    LumosLDS reacted to Fether in Geographical Confession Issue   
    Ehhh, no reason not to speak to this Bishop now and then later speak to your “real bishop”
    good luck 😊 I’m sure everything will be ok
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    LumosLDS reacted to anatess2 in Geographical Confession Issue   
    This is not quite the same situation but it might be relevant.  I go to the Philippines a lot for months at a time.  One time when I was there, the bishop gave me a calling as the sacrament meeting pianist.  My records, of course, don't go to the Philippines with me but stays in my home ward in Florida, but the bishop still gave me the calling anyway.
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    LumosLDS reacted to Jane_Doe in Geographical Confession Issue   
    First *take a deep breath*
    Second: just schedule an appointment with the local bishop.  Think of it this way: if you were in a car wreck, would you hesitate going to the local bishop just because your records weren't there? No!  Likewise don't hesitate when you're in a spiritual wreck to go see the local bishop.  
    Third, welcome to the forums! 
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    LumosLDS reacted to dprh in Geographical Confession Issue   
    I think visiting the local bishop is a great idea if you'll be there more than 3-4 weeks.  He doesn't have your records, but he is the steward of everyone living in his boundaries, not just members of the church.  While you are staying there, he is your shepherd. 
    I also agree with @estradling75.  Since you're on this forum, you have internet access, so you should be able to email your home ward bishop, or even call him.  There are plenty of cheap or free ways to make international phone calls now.
    Glad to hear you made it a year with no slips and that you're working on cleaning up quickly.  
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    LumosLDS reacted to the_jason in My Sister Is Dating A Black Man...   
    How is this messing with God's planning? How do you know that God does not want her to date and/or marry him? We are all equally children of the same Father. He is no less entitled to marry her than is someone of her own race. If he treats her right, if he's a good person, and if they both feel they are supposed to be together then that's all that matters. You may not consider yourself a "racist", but you are showing a form of racism here. Humble yourself.
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    LumosLDS reacted to Jane_Doe in Please help: I found out today that my 13-year-old son has been sexually abusing his 7-year-old sister   
    How much experience do you and your wife have finding words to describe the bloody details of molestestation with a 7 year old?    Hopefully none.  
    But that experience makes a WORLD of difference when finding words to talk to a hurt kid.  My parents never lacked love, but they did lack this experience.  I have seen cases of abuse wherein the child did have someone to help them find the words, so that they and their parents could build that bridge and communicate that love.  A therapist is never going to take the place of a loving parent, but rather helps the parent better be there for their child (versus like in my case where they couldn't be there because we didn't have words).  
    You are.  
    Yes, there are bad doctors out there (including ones that treat mental wounds), no denying that.  But to blanket scorn ALL doctors of a certain profession and scorn treatment.... I find such a path to be HIGHLY unwise.  The daughter, and the son, both NEED treatment here.  
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    LumosLDS reacted to MarginOfError in Should I correct my stake presidency member/institute teacher on sensitive topic?   
    I will take the less popular opinion here and say that you should speak to him.  But what you are offering is not a correction, and her certainly wasn't teaching any false doctrine. What his statements needs is a brief statement of nuance.
    I have used that same scripture to make the same exact point. However, I always add the caveat, "barring cases of mental health and/or depression, those who find themselves happy in this life are likely to find themselves happy in the next."
    The important part is to focus on the behavior of doing our best to live the gospel and repent--doing so brings lasting joy through eternity.
    While I have no doubt that your stake presiden(t/cy person thing) would agree, I believe that words are important. Especially when they can affect some of our most vulnerable saints.  Adding that one simple caveat is, I feel, a reasonable protection to keep those with mental health struggles from further despair.