lucky8cricket Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi there, I am SoCal resident who hasn't been to church in about 6-7 years. I became LDS when I was 17 as it felt the right thing to do and I really enjoyed the companionship of the people as well as the uplifting beliefs. I stopped going when I was 20 because of a lot of different reasons: -my family believed I was going to hell -my fiance left me -I was depressed and couldn't find solace with my small branch, I was young, alone everyone was married with TONS of kids Now, I'm 29 and married and looking for a connection to a community of people that live a certain way and believe a certain way. I miss the people. I'm not sure about my beliefs anymore because my life has changed, but I have found I am a very spiritual person in life. That there is a meaning to it, that you can do good and make an impact in others lives. I'm even going back for my PhD in Psychology as I enjoy helping others so much.... So, hi there! You can call me Cricket, I'm just figuring out my community and building connections. I'm not sure if you are allowed to go back to church if you haven't been there for a while, if your husband is an atheist, and if you just want a sense of community and acceptance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslentz Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 welcome to the site cricket. no one is going to keep you from attending church...everyone has a search in this life, sometimes 2 or 3, the best thing about Heavenly Father is that no matter how many times you turn away, every time you come back he is there. I hope you find what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hello and welcome Cricket. (I hear the chirping in the background as I write this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky8cricket Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hello and thanks for the reply. I hope you are right! I tried asking those same questions in a chat with a missionary (on mormon.org) and he said I shouldn't go back as I didn't have my belief's anymore like I used to. I was trying to ask if it was okay to go back and re-investigate too... So, we shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynewlife Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome! I lived in Southern California unitl I was 17. Way, way south :) Cute cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSgirl Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi Cricket! Welcome to the site! Go ahead and return to church. They will teach you all of the things that you have forgotten in the Gospel Principles class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckleface Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi! I totally agree with LDSGirl . . . Gospel Principal Class! I love it and will stay there for the rest of my life. There is nothing wrong with going back and being an investigator. Remember, take all the time you need. It's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbrowninwa Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi Cricket, welcome to the site. I agree with the responses above. Return to church and just take your time. Gospel Principal class is a great place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 hi, welcome cricket , hope u can find the conecctions you are looking 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazed-and-confused Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 hi and welcome........been there, done that.......its good going back, i think you'll agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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