I honestly hear that so much. We became baptized together in the church when we only had 4 kids. Lol probably about 15 years ago now. we have been off and on for along time. As we moved. We had some wards we didn’t feel comfortable at. Then a few we liked. So we went back and forth for a long time if we wanted to continue with the lds church.

I was never a religious person so when they ever first knocked. I said every excuse under the sun. Finally after a month of the two missionaries knocking. I decided to listen. I also gave them my grief with god and my million of odd questions that circulated about Mormons. After another month of listening this time. We went. Now honestly at that time we found we loved the beliefs and thought we found our people.

As we continued. We found we loved the beliefs. Later found people truly suck. Lol. Moved found same thing. Moved found same. And so forth. We found that same anywhere. No matter what religion. People in different classes of life have different views on the world. You have the ones who benefited from being raised by the church and ones who converted. You have the ones who think less of the lower class. You have ones who hate everyone lol. Still faithful tho.

Then when our tragedy came. I moved and turned to our new local ward for guidance. Oh boy did I get the best bishop of my time so far He never treated me any less. Backed us. Stood by us and helped us succeed. When his time was over as Bishop he passed us to another who would be along side us In the end of our journey in Washington. We found a Mormon family May be different wards. But a handful are connected with us even these years later.

Our belief never stopped. It was the people we crossed into that made it uncomfortable. But in all honesty after all Iv learned and experienced. I’m thankful for each ward and each member we crossed paths with on life. I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I also wouldn’t be the Mormon member I am today.

Each of my kids have a choice. We had a choice. Today we still choose it. Not every religion is perfect. It’s the way you observe the world in which you live will be the most important thing to remember. People are who they are no matter what faith they are. I found all the people who chose to treat us less just pushed us to be better and move us to where we are needed.

Nope. I’m not a normal Mormon. I’m my own personal best Mormon. I’m my own self trusted believer. I’ll tell you how I feel. How I believe. How I think. How I do. We are all different people. I’m just as good as the next Mormon. I’m tattooed and I lived a life most people never thought was possible. But my belief is in the right place for myself and my family.

Don’t ever stop your journey because it doesn’t fit with them. Pick a path that fits you. Don’t worry about fitting in.