Stacey_Jay Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Hi everyone. Well I suppose I will introduce myself as I get the feeling thats what Im supposed to do! Im Stacey, 26 from Somerset in the UK. My church background is a bit complicated but I hope you will all bear with me as my story is the reason I am here. My family joined when I was 8. I went until I was about 14 then rebelled and refused to go anymore. I still had contact with members through youth activities that my Dad hed in our home as he was YM pres. I also went to school with several members. Anyway to cut a long story short I started dating my now husband at 17. He was one of these members so I started going again for him. I didnt really reconcile myself completely with church, but I sort of pushed my doubts to the back of my mind as we were now getting married and did so when I was 20. We were sealed. I managed to hang in the church until about 18 months after the wedding when I felt I couldnt deal with it anymore. The whole wedding and sealing confused me more and I started to feel uncomfortable at church so I stopped going again. However, I still felt as if something was missing when I was away from the church so I eventually started coming again. That was about 18 months ago too. Im now back where I started feeling uncomfortable with some of the teachings, feeling like I dont really belong, and not really getting a lot of of church. Ive tried praying and reading my scriptures but I never get any answers and reall feel nothing when I do this. Im getting fed up of yo-yo ing back and forth all the time its starting to mess with my head. I seem to spend all my time and energy thinking about the church, whether Im active or not. I feel I need to make a decision one way or another but which I dont know. How do I make that decision and stick to it wothout thinking about if I should have done the other? Im really sorry to go on, but I have come here for some support and advice of people who might feel like me. So thank you all for listening to my ramblings! I hope I can find some answers. Thanks, Stacey Quote
prospectmom Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome Stacey It is a terrible feeling to feel like you don't belong, to have unanswered questions....... I hope you find the answers. There is a great group of very wonderful people here some members some not. Prayer dosen't always come with immediate answers but sometimes takes time and perserverance. This is not always one of my strong suits but over the years I know my Heavenly Father loves me and is there even when I don't recognize it... Quote
melissar Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome Stacey. I hope you can find the answers you seek here. We have alot of wonderful people here. Quote
MaidservantX Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Welcome to the site. You may enjoy the Personal Beliefs section, and it may help you in your life's journey at the moment. Quote
Palerider Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 welcome to the site and hope you like it here...:) Quote
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