If you don't read anything else, please read this.

[Lissie]

I don't criticize those who stand. I admire them. I also don't criticize those who choose to move on. I admire them as well. Particularly on this MLC thread we read horrendous stories of mental and emotional abuse heaped on otherwise decent human beings under the all too forgiving umbrella of MLC. It's not a sign of personal weakness to reach a point where you say enough is enough. It's not unreasonable to one day say that too much damage has been done.

And by the same token, there is nothing at all wrong with the person who intends to stand forever. Nothing at all.

I wanted to say EXACTLY this

And I had to come to work today, and just logged on, and saw that MMF a man I respect so much, and has helped so much , wrote such a powerful post.

And I am happy to see that it has stayed cordial

I came here wanting to stand forever

and God has given me another path

I moved over to surviving, b/c I felt like I needed to just let go of restoration and just move on.

But I will help anyone I can in their stand

I also do not feel like I have given up.

I took a stand for myself

and my children

and yes it is a shame that my kids will come from a "broken home"

but I swear I will do as much as I can as a single parent to make this "broken home" full of peace, and values, and love.

I don't feel God loves me any less b/c I am getting a Divorce

some people just are on different paths

I believe that the MLC board and all the other boards, have a good purpose

and that is help. I don't think anyone comes here looking to hook up

I think that if that happens, then Be respectful to yourselves first, and then of others.

Just like in any situation.

God loves all of us

standers, non standers,, lickers, smoochers

He loves us all.

Great to see everyone's opinions.