Recent content by dusky_tresses

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    Ask a fellow human being

    Do you know what your MBTI is?
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    Why are so many Catholics nasty?

    The internet can make people respond more negatively and harshly than they would if they said what they did in real life. I consider myself a rather blunt and even abrasive person when I say what's on my mind but IRL people are able to get over it as in, it's my opinion. I don't see any need to...
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    NY Times: Conservative Catholics Feel Left Out of Pope's Embrace

    UGH don't read the National Catholic Reporter! Wrong NCR to read!
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    NY Times: Conservative Catholics Feel Left Out of Pope's Embrace

    Media circus, anyone? The National Catholic Register has even made note about the media's distortion over the Pope. As in, everything he says.
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    Why are so many Catholics nasty?

    In a great ironic twist, it was that sort of talk that made Mr. High And Mighty lecture us about not being submissive enough. :doh:
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    Why are so many Catholics nasty?

    Catholics online CAN be pretty nasty. A lot of "holier than thou," "not rad traddy enough" or some other nonsense. Honestly. There is a reason why I no longer frequent as many Catholic online forums. You know it's a bad day when attempting to make fellowship with other Catholic women about head...
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    Feeling pretty defeated

    Prayers. I can relate to what it's like to have health issues.
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    Why are so many Catholics nasty?

    Let's put it this way. A lot of Catholics are starting to feel isolated and disaffected by the Church due to the myriad of scandals that are ongoing, the failure of unification at local parishes and the lack of community. Especially for younger people, they feel like there is no place for them...
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    I have to admit that I agree with you here. In my case, I've been told that I wasn't taking the issue seriously enough a couple years ago, why was I waiting, etc. Oh trust me...my husband has tried to frustrate my more "strict" Catholic practices, is prone to anger, and contracepting. I know my...
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    I was merely addressing the concerns another poster had about my mentioning divorce. I just hope the "sound advice" I receive isn't divorce, as priests HAVE been known to tell women that.
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    I didn't expect my questions to spark this kind of debate. I have been reading more responses. There is a reason why I mentioned divorce and separation in the first place. I have been told by many women that I don't have a "real" marriage. I've also been told that I need to just leave...
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    FWIW, I just want to clarify that I am not a divorce-happy person. I've talked to a good amount of other women about this and all of them told me they would have gotten a divorce years ago. I have even been encouraged to get an annulment and marry someone "more Catholic" and I was young enough...
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    As it's already been said, I'm Catholic and this is a Catholic forum.
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    What should a day in the life of a Catholic look like?

    I have heard-- and may be incorrect-- that a "real" Catholic life always involves the wife being a homemaker and homeschooling, and only the man can be the provider.
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    Get a divorce or separation?

    I think right NOW-- my current focus is to meet with a priest I trust who can guide me properly. I am not about making fast decisions or decisions I will deeply regret. I appreciate the time and willingness from everyone to hear me out and offer advice.