tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post3311705678892942350..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: Yesterday I Wanted to Die. Today I Have a New Life.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-46141831957553814522010-12-21T07:32:12.752-08:002010-12-21T07:32:12.752-08:00Anonymous:
When I shared the link with him, I was...Anonymous:<br /><br />When I shared the link with him, I was definitely aware that I was opening the door to whatever choices he made. With the message I sent, I asked him to keep the link in his confidence... which in my experience in the Church is one of the most important duties of leaders. Until I learn otherwise, proof in hand, I'll believe that he was true to his duties over anonymous comments on my blog.<br /><br />I didn't send the link to become his friend. And as far as being attracted to him, in his case I just wanted a friend. I've learned that at least one thing the Lord asks me to do in life is to invite people to change. Often it's simply by existing; something about me brings up the dichotomies in the world and gives people the opportunity to grow. When I felt like I needed to send him the link, it wasn't for my sake that I sent it - it was for his. And while I hope and pray that he, and everyone, can grow through difficult circumstances and come closer to Christ, the Lord has never taken away the pain or possibility of being rejected and betrayed. I believe in the inherent goodness of my brothers, and I'll continue to believe, even if they forget themselves. That's how I've always understood charity. I feel peace about everything involved - the Lord has taken care of me in the past, and He will continue to take care of me in the future.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. If it's honest and sincere, then I'm grateful you were willing to share. If not, at least it helped me realize the peace I feel notwithstanding the potential tempest brewing in my life.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-67692482083479077442010-12-20T21:49:44.115-08:002010-12-20T21:49:44.115-08:00I don't think you should have shared the link ...I don't think you should have shared the link with him...he doesn't understand. More than anything now, he does not want to be your friend, and is scared because you are attracted to him. His homophobia will not be overcome by you being more open to him (through your blog) about him explicitly.<br />I only say these things because I now know your blog because of your sharing the link with him, and through his friends, I was able to hear about you. I think I have even met you, so I don't know if that's a good thing either. It's good to share, other times, it's good to just move on and not bother with someone who doesn't feel the same way or relate to what you feel and believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-18333203087866903422010-12-19T22:20:18.612-08:002010-12-19T22:20:18.612-08:00We all have our ups, and sometimes our downs. I...We all have our ups, and sometimes our downs. I'm glad that people felt the promptings of the spirit and came to see you. Remember the great comforter will always be there for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722729753446839696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-81408191120483392802010-12-19T21:43:02.834-08:002010-12-19T21:43:02.834-08:00Nuts, buddy. This is something relevant to what I ...Nuts, buddy. This is something relevant to what I just posted the other day, trying to get back into blogging. I faced death honestly. And a week later I'm still shell shocking like the ninja turtles.Jason Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870803140959549031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-58567135188081752672010-12-19T20:11:46.670-08:002010-12-19T20:11:46.670-08:00I will pray that you giving him that link isn'...I will pray that you giving him that link isn't a start to a wildfire in your ward, and potentially, to the news people you had talked about before. <br /><br />I can see where coming out with your ssa might be a step in the direction you seem to prodding at, but I don't know that you should attach your face to this blog. I have a strong feeling that it is something you really dont want to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-55867758494273616972010-12-19T18:16:17.661-08:002010-12-19T18:16:17.661-08:00I think that was great that you gave that man anot...I think that was great that you gave that man another chance....a chance to realize just what he is doing when he speaks up...that if he knew the story he think differently. However, I hope you can trust that he won't share the link with anyone. That would open up a whole different set of issues. I'm just looking out for you.Grandma Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09587160523698527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-71916960412656370152010-12-19T17:09:10.717-08:002010-12-19T17:09:10.717-08:00I'm so glad that you are feeling better and th...I'm so glad that you are feeling better and that you had the courage to express your feelings to him.<br /><br />And by the way. I know you don't know me, but I would definitely be catagorized among those girls who would "kill for a husband like that." It's top of the list...<br /><br />You're doing well brother. Keep up the faith. Thank you for your post.<br /><br />tuba.girlcatherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/00916196454784998682noreply@blogger.com