S2 E11: WHY I STAY: When You Feel Betrayed by Church Leaders

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.My goodness, when you're not believed by the men you respect and love, and when you've experienced betrayal, deceit and degradation, it's hard to trust anyone anymore or have the courage to speak up.  Church leaders are human.  And sometimes they get it wrong.1974 Elder Benson talk: https://youtu.be/s7bZ6WH4OY8Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Lots of emotions come up when we discuss how the Church stays out of legal stuff, but the courts 100% get involved in church stuff. There is so much anger, resentment, betrayal and pain, but how does one grapple with this when you know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true?Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Sign the form for FIRST DIBS ON THE GRITTY MAMAS FIRST EDITION HAT! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_aCxLdd_Qxmda6uY0tWHZjOEl57i2S8eiDQmFGDWInfzIUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100634865782320029201Can she make up for what he let go of?  Is she still sealed on the records of the church and in the eyes of God? Or was that broken long before he left?  Join us as Julie grapples with believing she must have had something to do with breaking the sealing since he "left because of her."  Tune in on how this messes with your brain and the trauma it causes.Here is the article on "Peace vs Relief."https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/are-you-feeling-peace-or-just-relief/And here is the Aktivate link for single moms for Christmas!https://raise.aktivate.com/campaign/donate/009535a2-a84a-49c9-ab5e-66276e7eb853Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.It's challenging for mothers to know when to be done having kids.  It's a huge burden!  Today we talk about why it is that Julie had so many kids, and why she felt she should keep going.  Carley, on the other hand, had four kids very spread apart.  Listen in and see if you can relate!Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Listen in to hear the dramatic events of a Saturday from the depths of hell!  You cannot make this crap up.  Single mom gettin' hit hard from both sides and an arrest made!  Will it be the end of the neighbor's constant harassment?  Or the beginning of a new chapter for those rascals?!Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Was it real? Or was it just the performance of a lifetime?  In this episode Julie tries to come to terms with the fact that maybe this was just his longest gig yet.  After questioning her own personal inspiration, her ability to receive revelation, and just being able to trust her own everyday decisions, Julie grapples with how this will affect her in the future, and how it affects the confidence of her kids.Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Can you spot the red flags?  🚩  Listen in, and tell us if you catch them.  From wearing his sweat on the dance floor, to a performative proposal, Julie looks back on what were huge signs in the beginning that she realized a little too late.  Oh well.If you have stories about missed red flags in a relationship, text us and let us know!And if you have anything to share, please consider donating to the Gritty Mama's Christmas Rally to help solo moms take care of Christmas.  And thank you!https://raise.aktivate.com/campaign/donate/009535a2-a84a-49c9-ab5e-66276e7eb853Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Listen in as we talk about the red flags I didn't see, and how culture shapes so many parts of us.  And of course, if the buns are planned.Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Even when there is no gag order, people don't speak up for so many reasons. Fear of retaliation, fear of violence, fear of rejection, and it goes on and on.  Do you need help?  Schedule a consult with Dana Tingey TODAY.https://www.highgrounddivorces.com/Support the show

Wanna text us? Have a suggestion? Want a question answered? Just want to comment? We got you.Hallelujah for Julie’s gag order being lifted! We now get to sit down and discuss what it feels like when your first amendment rights seem to vanish overnight. Support the show