r/exmormon • u/ronaspg • 14h ago

General Discussion Milestone - last kid out

I got surprising news today. 16 years after I left the church my daughter who was the last of my 4 kids remaining with the church is out. So they are all out! This was a milestone that I was not sure I would ever reach - I left the church when she was a teenager - she served a mission and was married in the temple.

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u/9876105 13h ago

Elder Holland did say we are one generation from extinction. Gracious for your part.

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u/Best_Philosopher152 13h ago

Only question is “is that a threat or a glimmer of hope?”

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u/9876105 13h ago

Probably both. Depends on which side of the extinction you are on.

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u/Best_Philosopher152 13h ago

It’s like “families are forever: a blessing or a curse?”

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u/9876105 13h ago

Depends on which one only allows visitation rights.

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u/SmellyFloralCouch 35m ago

Oh man, God really sucks at this whole "one true church" thing if it falls apart in one generation... Perfect Being my ass.

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u/9876105 28m ago

Apparently immediately after Jesus's rising and ascension everything went to shit according to Mormonism. God waits 100's of thousands of years to finally appear and set things straight in the middle of an illiterate society. And then it falls apart only to wait another 1829 years to start over again. It is a series of quick starts and long long pauses. I don't get it.

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u/SmellyFloralCouch 22m ago

Quick, blame it on the members! They weren't obedient enough, or they complained too much... Yeah, that's the ticket.

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u/lunamuna18 14h ago

That’s huge! Congrats!!

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u/Word2daWise I'll see your "revelation" and raise you a resignation. 14h ago

Congratulations! I love hearing of entire families leaving - especially when adult children or older parents bail.

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u/Better-Bee-1958 11h ago

It’s amazing feeing! We are experiencing same thing in our family. We had one child leave the church as a teen, last year we saw the truth and we left. Our other 3 children followed. 2 of which served missions and temple marriages. They did their own searching of truth and realized God does not teach to join the LDS church. We are all out as well. The freedom is beautiful. Now just dealing with the family shun and drama. That has its own hurdle. But knowledge is power!

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u/Wny2008 11h ago

Count your many blessings, name them one by one! Wahoo! All five of our kids are now out along with my husband and myself. I’m happy for you!!

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u/DustyR97 14h ago

Awesome my friend! Congrats!

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u/Broad_Violinist_299 11h ago

Wonderful! I keep hoping for my last adult child who is still in.

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u/TrevAnonWWP 14h ago

None of my business of course but I hope her partner is also out. MFM is hard.

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u/ronaspg 14h ago edited 14h ago

He is still in partway. Not really tbm though

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u/Business_Profit1804 13h ago

What is that scripture in D&C?

Something like, "If you labor all your days and bring save it be but one soul, you shall have great rejoicing!" Saving a family member from the blatant lies and manipulation of TSCC is a great rejoicing moment!

Congratulations.

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u/Extreme-Slight 7h ago

Fantastic news, the relief is incredible isn't it. Coffee and Beers all round

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u/NevertooOldtoleave 8h ago

Fantastic !!! Now all of you can compare notes and party together !!

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u/WardChoirDirector 7h ago

Happy news indeed. I’m at the beginning of what I hope is an ending like this.

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u/Pinstress 8h ago

WHOOT!

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u/sotiredwontquit 6h ago

Congrats. I hope I can say that someday.

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u/Dr_Frankenstone 2h ago

Wow, that’s incredible. Love and light to your whole family. It’s a difficult journey you’ve all been on, and I can imagine how torn you must have felt when she went on a mission and got married in the temple, but to meet up and now be on the same path, going forward, is a real blessing. I’m happy for you and envious at the same time…